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Deficiency Records for Altercare Newark North Inc.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Altercare Newark North Inc.. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Altercare Newark North Inc.. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2026-04-16 | 2026-04-24 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-07-30 | 2025-08-18 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-02-06 | 2025-03-21 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-02-06 | 2025-03-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-02-06 | 2025-03-21 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2025-02-06 | 2025-03-21 | 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 | 2025-02-06 | 2025-03-21 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2025-02-06 | 2025-03-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2025-02-06 | 2025-03-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-02-06 | 2025-03-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-02-06 | 2025-03-21 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2025-01-08 | 2025-01-23 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-10-24 | 2024-11-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-08-06 | 2024-08-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-06-06 | 2024-06-14 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-24 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-15 | Y |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | N |