Inspection Results » Avamere at Pacific Ridge

Health Inspection on January 11, 2019 ^[1]

1. 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 2019-02-12)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2019-02-12)

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

   • 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 2019-02-12)
   • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. (Corrected 2019-02-12)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-02-12)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-02-12)
   • 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 2019-02-12)
   • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Corrected 2019-02-12)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2019-02-12)
   • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (Corrected 2019-02-12)
   • 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 2019-02-12)
   • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Corrected 2019-02-12)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2019-02-12)