PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 31270 - RCR s.21(d) - A licensee must ensure that all furniture and equipment for use by persons in care (d) are maintained in a safe and clean condition.
Observation: 1 PIC's inhaler spacer was not being cleaned on a regular basis. Nursing guidelines state that the spacer should be cleaned at least once per week.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that all equipment is maintained in a clean condition.
Date to be Corrected: March 31 2020
STAFFING: 32210 - RCR s.43(1)(a) - A licensee must ensure that persons in care have at all times immediate access to an employee who (a) holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.
Observation: The facility has a number of staff with no current first aid. The manager stated that they don't require their nursing staff to have a separate first aid certification.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that PIC's have at all time immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate.
Date to be Corrected: June 30 2020
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 33170 - RCR s.74(1)(b)(i) - Subject to subsection (2), a licensee may restrain a person in care (b) if there is agreement to the use of a restraint given in writing by both (i) the person in care, the parent or representative of the person in care or the relative who is closest to and actively involved in the life of the person in care.
Observation: 1/3 PIC's restraint agreements had no written consent from the representative. Verbal consent had been given but the representative did not sign the consent form.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that written agreement is given by the PIC's representative for any restraints in use.
Date to be Corrected: March 31 2020.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 33180 - RCR s.74(1)(b)(ii) - Subject to subsection (2), a licensee may restrain a person in care (b) if there is agreement to the use of a restraint given in writing by both (ii) the medical practitioner or nurse practitioner responsible for the health of the person in care.
Observation: 1/3 restraint agreements reviewed had no written consent by the medical practitioner. Verbal consent had been given but the Doctor did not sign the form.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that there is written agreement in place from the medical practitioner for the use of a restraint.
Date to be Corrected: March 31 2020
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