Top Ten Nursing Home Health Deficiencies
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Nursing and Documentation
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1. Quality of care
Quality of care concerns the insurance that all services provide care that is specifically defined by federal regulations
2. Pressure sores
Citations that address the care required to manage or prevent open sores (pressure sores).
3. Infection control
Staff adheres to policies and procedures to address infection control issues such as blood borne pathogens, cleanliness, or infectious disease.
4. Comprehensive care plans
The care plan describes an accurate program of care for the patient.
5. Clinical records
The patient record accurately reflects all services and care provided to the patient.
6. Unnecessary drugs
All drugs ordered by the physician on a PRN (as needed) or routine basis will follow regulations set forth by the individual state board of nursing.
Environment
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7. Accident and Environment
All accidents and environmental hazards are reported and managed in accordance to regulations.
8. Housekeeping
Nursing homes provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment to patients.
Miscellaneous
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9. Food sanitation
Food is stored, prepared and handled in a sanitary manner.
10. Professional standards
All services provided follow individual program specifications to ensure consistency in care.
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