Deficiency Records for Newport Health Care Center

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Updated as of November 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Newport Health Care 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?
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-07 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-05-02 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-05-02 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-05-02 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-02 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 2019-03-19 2019-04-19 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-19 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-19 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-04-17 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-04-03 2019-04-08 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-04-03 2019-04-08 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2019-04-03 2019-04-08 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2019-04-03 2019-04-06 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 2019-04-03 2019-04-05 N
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 2019-03-19 2019-04-03 Y
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2019-03-19 2019-03-22 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-08-14 2018-08-16 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-08-14 2018-08-16 Y
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2018-08-14 2018-08-16 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-08-14 2018-08-16 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-08-14 2018-08-16 Y
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2018-04-25 2018-06-22 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2018-04-25 2018-05-21 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 2018-04-25 2018-05-18 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-04-25 2018-04-26 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-04-25 2018-04-26 N
Make sure that paid feeding assistants 1) completed training; 2) work under the supervision of a RN or LPN; and 3) feed only residents who have no complicated feeding problems. Health 2017-04-05 2017-04-20 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-04-05 2017-04-05 N