Deficiency Records for Northern Regional Hospital
Updated as of July 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Northern Regional Hospital. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-07 | N |
| 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-07 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-07 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-07 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-12 | 2018-04-16 | N |
