Inspection Results » Jesmond Nursing Home

Health Inspection on December 7, 2017 ^[1]

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

   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-02-14)
   • Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (Corrected 2018-02-14)

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

   • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install (Corrected 2018-02-14)

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

   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-01-17)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-02-14)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2018-02-02)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-02-14)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-02-14)
   • Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. (Corrected 2018-02-14)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. (Corrected 2018-01-17)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-01-17)

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

   • Post nurse staffing information every day. (Corrected 2018-01-10)

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

   • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (Corrected 2018-02-14)