Deficiency Records for Salem Center
Updated as of May 01, 2017
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | 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 | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | 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 | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-01-31 | 2017-02-22 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-03-05 | 2016-04-14 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-03-05 | 2016-04-14 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-03-05 | 2016-04-14 | Y |
| Provide proof that residents' personal money that is deposited with the nursing home is secure. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2015-11-04 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2015-03-26 | 2015-04-17 | Y |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-12-11 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-12-11 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-12-11 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-12-11 | N |
| Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-12-11 | N |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-12-11 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-12-11 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-10-22 | 2014-11-17 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-11-06 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-10-22 | 2014-09-30 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | 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 | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
| Operate and provide services according to Federal, State, and local laws and professional standards. | Health | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-25 | N |
