Deficiency Records for Salem Center
Updated as of April 01, 2020
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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? |
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | 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 | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | 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 | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-06-13 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-26 | 2019-05-29 | 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 | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-03-29 | 2019-05-16 | N |
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-26 | 2019-04-29 | N |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-26 | 2019-04-29 | N |
Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-26 | 2019-04-29 | N |
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-26 | 2019-04-29 | N |
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-26 | 2019-04-29 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-26 | 2019-04-29 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-01 | 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 | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-01 | 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 | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-01 | 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 | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-01 | 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 | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-01 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-01 | N |
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-01 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-01 | N |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-01 | N |
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-21 | 2018-04-26 | N |
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-21 | 2018-04-26 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-21 | 2018-04-26 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-21 | 2018-04-26 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-21 | 2018-04-26 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-21 | 2018-04-26 | N |
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-21 | 2018-04-26 | N |
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-21 | 2018-04-26 | N |
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-21 | 2018-04-26 | 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 | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-16 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-16 | Y |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-31 | 2017-03-01 | N |
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-31 | 2017-03-01 | N |
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-31 | 2017-03-01 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-31 | 2017-03-01 | N |
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-31 | 2017-03-01 | N |
Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-31 | 2017-03-01 | N |
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 |