A list of the most recent deficiencies for Altercare Newark North Inc.. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-15 | Y |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 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 |
| 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 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | 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 care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | 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 and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 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 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-09-27 | 2022-10-14 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-27 | 2022-10-14 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-09-27 | 2022-10-14 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-30 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-30 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-05 | Y |
| 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 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | 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 |
| 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 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | 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 |
| 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 | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-21 | 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 | 2018-11-26 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-26 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-26 | 2018-12-21 | N |
