A list of the most recent deficiencies for Altercare Newark South 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-12-13 | 2024-01-02 | Y |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-05 | 2023-12-05 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-13 | 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 | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-05 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-05 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-02 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-21 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-21 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-21 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | Y |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | Y |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-07 | 2021-10-08 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-07 | 2021-10-08 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-07 | 2021-10-08 | 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 | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-22 | 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 | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-22 | 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 | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-19 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-19 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-19 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-19 | 2019-03-22 | N |
