CMS Inspection Results for RIDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

• 04/21/2009 Fire Safety Survey for RIDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 04/16/2009 Health Survey for RIDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Get rid of garbage properly.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Actual harm
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm

 

• 02/06/2008 Health Survey for RIDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 02/05/2008 Fire Safety Survey for RIDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 01/11/2007 Health Survey for RIDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 01/11/2007 Fire Safety Survey for RIDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
did not have a written emergency evacuation plan.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm