Deficiency Records for Salem North Healthcare Center
Updated as of July 01, 2021
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-09-16 | 2020-10-14 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
