Deficiency Records for Altercare Newark South Inc.
Updated as of January 01, 2020
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2019-07-29 | 2019-08-14 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-19 | 2019-03-22 | 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 ne | 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 |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2018-08-13 | 2018-08-14 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-02 | 2018-01-22 | 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 | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | 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 | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-22 | 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 | 2017-03-30 | 2017-04-19 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-03-30 | 2017-04-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-03-30 | 2017-04-19 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-03-30 | 2017-04-19 | 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 | 2017-03-30 | 2017-04-19 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-03-30 | 2017-04-19 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-03-30 | 2017-04-19 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-02-22 | 2017-03-03 | Y |
