Altercare Newark South Inc.

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Altercare Newark South Inc. has been cited for a total of 60 deficiencies since we began saving each survey. We believe it is worthwhile to show how things are and were. Some improve and some get worse. Rather than a snapshot, we take s longer view than most. A longer view, we believe, paints a better and more worthwhile picture. We start from them most recent and go back as you scroll down.

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Since we bagan longer term (multi year tracking, numbers will naturally be higher than 3 (or so surverys).
There are 950 nursing homes in Ohio with a total of 55,037 deficiencies resulting in an average of 57.93 deficiencies per nursing home.

The following table describes how deficiencies are scored. An easy way to remember the severity of a deficiency's scope is that the further along in the alphabet (A through L) the scope value is, the more severe the deficiency is.
Additionally, A through F means no actual harm has happened.

Table describing the severity and scope of deficiencies

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Deficiency Cited, Scope, survery date, stems from a complaint, and Date of Correction

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-09-07

Corrected:

2023-10-13

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-09-07

Corrected:

2023-10-13

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-09-07

Corrected:

2023-10-13

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-09-07

Corrected:

2023-10-13

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-09-07

Corrected:

2023-10-13

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-09-07

Corrected:

2023-10-13

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-09-07

Corrected:

2023-10-13

Ensure each resident�s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-09-07

Corrected:

2023-10-13

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident�s preferences and goals.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-05-18

Corrected:

2023-06-02

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-10-07

Corrected:

2022-10-21

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-10-07

Corrected:

2022-10-21

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-10-07

Corrected:

2022-10-21

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-10-07

Corrected:

2022-10-21

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-10-07

Corrected:

2022-10-21

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-10-07

Corrected:

2022-10-21

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-09-09

Corrected:

2021-10-08

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-09-09

Corrected:

2021-10-08

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-09-09

Corrected:

2021-10-08

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-09-09

Corrected:

2021-10-08

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-09-09

Corrected:

2021-10-08

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-09-09

Corrected:

2021-10-08

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-09-09

Corrected:

2021-10-08

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-09-09

Corrected:

2021-10-08

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.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident�s preferences and goals.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category:

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

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.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

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.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

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.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident�s preferences and goals.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category:

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-21

Corrected:

2019-03-22

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.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

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.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Ensure each resident�s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-01-05

Corrected:

2018-01-22

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