Deficiency Records for Salem North Healthcare Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2019

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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?
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2017-12-12 2018-01-10 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 2017-12-12 2018-01-10 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 2017-12-12 2018-01-10 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2017-12-12 2018-01-10 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2017-12-12 2018-01-10 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2017-12-12 2018-01-10 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2017-12-12 2018-01-10 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2017-12-12 2018-01-10 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2017-12-12 2018-01-10 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2017-12-12 2018-01-10 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 2017-12-14 2018-01-10 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2017-12-14 2018-01-10 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 2016-09-27 2016-09-30 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 2015-08-13 2015-09-23 N
Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. Health 2015-08-13 2015-09-23 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2015-08-13 2015-09-23 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2015-08-13 2015-09-23 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 2015-08-13 2015-09-23 N
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. Health 2015-08-13 2015-09-23 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2015-08-13 2015-09-23 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2015-08-13 2015-09-23 N