Inspection Results » Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

Health Inspection on September 17, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (Corrected 2018-10-31)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-10-31)
   • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (Corrected 2018-10-31)

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 2018-10-31)

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

   • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2018-10-31)
   • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2018-10-31)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-10-31)
   • 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 2018-10-31)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-10-31)
   • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Corrected 2018-10-31)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-10-31)
   • 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 2018-10-31)