Inspection Results » Northcrest Specialty Care

Health Inspection on March 13, 2019 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2019-04-13)

2. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2019-04-13)
   • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Corrected 2019-04-13)

3. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2019-04-13)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2019-04-13)
   • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Corrected 2019-04-13)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-04-13)

4. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. (Corrected 2019-04-13)

5. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2019-04-13)
   • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (Corrected 2019-04-13)
   • Notify the resident or the residentÂ’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentÂ’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (Corrected 2019-04-13)