Salem County Nursing Home

Total Number of Beds: 116	Percent of Occupied Beds: 92%
Total Number of Residents: 107	Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: Government - County	Multiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: No
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: Resident	Medicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 11/14/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.89

Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.77

Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.37

Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 4.03

Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 4%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 26%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 28%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 32%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 15%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 10%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 0%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 15%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 6%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 0%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 18%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 36%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 10%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 11%
** Details Last Reported on: 11/14/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation	Date Corrected	Type of Violation	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
2001-11-30	2002-02-01	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-11-30	2002-02-01	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-11-30	2002-02-01	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-11-30	2002-02-01	Administration Deficiencies	Hire a qualified activities director.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-11-30	2002-02-01	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-11-30	2002-02-01	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-11-30	2002-02-01	Administration Deficiencies	1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-22	2002-12-13	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-10-22	2002-12-13	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-22	2002-12-13	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-22	2002-12-13	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-22	2002-12-13	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Gradually lower the dose of residents' antipsychotic drugs, unless this causes negative medical effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-22	2002-12-13	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-22	2002-12-13	Environmental Deficiencies	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-22	2002-12-13	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-22	2002-12-13	Administration Deficiencies	Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-10-22	2002-12-13	Administration Deficiencies	Hold committee meetings every 3 months to review and ensure quality in the nursing home.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-11-14	2004-01-05	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-11-14	2004-01-15	Quality Care Deficiencies	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
2003-11-14	2004-01-15	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-11-14	2004-01-15	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Gradually lower the dose of residents' antipsychotic drugs, unless this causes negative medical effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-11-14	2004-01-15	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Act when the pharmacist reports something unusual.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-11-14	2004-01-15	Administration Deficiencies	Get proof that a nurse aide has the training and skills that the State requires.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

*** All violations listed are based on federal government records.