Inspection Results » Ridgewood Care Center

Health Inspection on April 9, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-05-09)

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

   • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Corrected 2018-05-09)

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

   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • 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 2018-05-09)
   • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Corrected 2018-05-09)
   • 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 2018-05-09)
   • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Corrected 2018-05-09)

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

   • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2018-05-09)