Deficiency Records for Alden Estates of Countryside, Inc
Updated as of September 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Alden Estates of Countryside, 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-05-23 | 2018-07-03 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-05-23 | 2018-07-03 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-05-23 | 2018-07-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-05-23 | 2018-07-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-05-23 | 2018-07-03 | 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 | 2018-05-23 | 2018-07-03 | 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 | 2018-05-23 | 2018-07-03 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-05-23 | 2018-07-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-05-23 | 2018-07-03 | 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 | 2017-05-24 | 2017-06-24 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | 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 | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | 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 | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | N |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Ensure that all full-time nurse aides employed for more than 4 months are fully trained and competent to provide nursing and nursing-related services, as defined by Federal requirements. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-03 | Y |
