Inspection Results » Altercare Newark South Inc.

Health Inspection on February 21, 2019 ^[1]

1. Widespread: 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 2019-03-22)

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

   • 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 2019-03-22)
   • 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 2019-03-22)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-03-22)

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

   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2019-03-22)
   • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Corrected 2019-03-22)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2019-03-22)
   • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Corrected 2019-03-22)
   • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is ne (Corrected 2019-03-22)
   • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Corrected 2019-03-22)