Deficiency Records for North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of September 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-12-03 | 2020-01-03 | Y |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | 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 | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-18 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-18 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-18 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-18 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-18 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-20 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-20 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-20 | Y |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-20 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-23 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-23 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-23 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-23 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-23 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-12 | Y |
| 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 | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-12 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-12 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-09-04 | 2018-11-12 | Y |
| 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 | 2018-08-06 | 2018-09-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-06 | 2018-08-31 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-08-06 | 2018-08-21 | 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 | 2018-08-06 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-09 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-06 | 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 | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-06 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2018-04-02 | 2018-05-02 | Y |
| 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 | 2018-04-02 | 2018-05-02 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-02 | 2018-05-02 | Y |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2018-04-02 | 2018-04-17 | Y |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2018-04-02 | 2018-04-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-04-02 | 2018-04-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-02-23 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2017-12-19 | 2018-02-23 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-28 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-24 | 2017-06-16 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-16 | N |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-16 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-16 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-16 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-16 | 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 | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-16 | N |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-16 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-24 | 2017-06-13 | N |
