Inspection Results » Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts

Health Inspection on August 31, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • 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 2018-09-28)

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

   • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2018-10-12)
   • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-09-28)