Deficiency Records for North Ridge Health and Rehab
Updated as of September 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for North Ridge Health and Rehab. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-16 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-16 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| A separate and independent backup electrical power source. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-16 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2015-06-04 | 2015-08-13 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-03 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-03 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-03 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-03 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-03 | 2015-07-12 | N |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-12 | Y |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-18 | 2014-06-06 | N |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Review or revise the resident's care plan after any major change in physical or mental health. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-23 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-14 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-18 | 2014-05-09 | N |
