Deficiency Records for Salem Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Salem 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?
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 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 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 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 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-10-25 2023-11-28 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-10-24 2023-11-27 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-10-24 2023-11-27 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2023-10-24 2023-11-27 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-10-24 2023-11-27 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-10-24 2023-11-27 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-10-24 2023-11-27 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-10-24 2023-11-27 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2023-10-24 2023-11-27 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-08-24 2022-09-22 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-08-24 2022-09-22 Y
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 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 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 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 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-06-06 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-08-31 2021-09-28 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2021-08-31 2021-09-28 Y
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 2021-02-24 2021-03-25 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-02-24 2021-03-25 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-02-24 2021-03-25 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-02-24 2021-03-25 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 2021-02-24 2021-03-25 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-02-24 2021-03-25 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-02-24 2021-03-25 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-02-26 2021-03-04 N
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Fire Safety 2021-02-26 2021-03-02 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-02-26 2021-03-02 N