A list of the most recent deficiencies for Salem North Healthcare Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-23 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-22 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2022-12-22 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-22 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-12-22 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-20 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-20 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-20 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-20 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2022-01-14 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-14 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-14 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-01-24 | 2019-02-15 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2019-01-24 | 2019-02-15 | 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 | 2019-01-25 | 2019-02-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-25 | 2019-02-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-25 | 2019-02-15 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-25 | 2019-02-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-25 | 2019-02-15 | N |
