Northside Health Care

Contact Information:
700 Hutchins Avenue
Gadsden, Alabama 35901
Phone Number: (256) 543-7101

Northside Health Care Facility Information

Number of Certified Beds	115	Sprinkler Systems	Fully Sprinklered
Total Residents	94	Part of a Chain	Yes
Precent of Beds Occupied	82%	Located Within Hospital	No
Resident and Family Conseling	Resident & Family Counseling	Company Type	For profit - Corporation
Medicare/Medicaid	Participating in Medicare and Medicaid

Northside Health Care Nursing Home Staff

Average number of registered nurse (rn) hours per day per resident.	0.61
Average number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per day per nursing home resident.	1.02
Total number of hours worked by nursing staff for each resident in the nursing home.	1.63
Average number of certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours worked each week per resident.	2.47

Northside Health Care Resident Information

Percent of High Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 16%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 84%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 2%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 4%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 4%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight: 11%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 17%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 83%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 6%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 5%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 13%

Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 16%

Percent of Low-Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 0%

Percent of Low-Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 48%

Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 55%

Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 20%

Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 76%

Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Delirium: 1%

Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Pressure Sores: 16%

Nursing Home Violations by Northside Health Care

Health Violations:
Category:	Date:	Specific Violation:	Scope:	Level of Harm Caused:
Environmental Deficiencies	02/24/2004	Get rid of garbage properly.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	02/24/2004	Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	02/24/2004	1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	02/24/2004	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies	02/24/2004	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies	02/24/2004	Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Make sure that residents are well nourished.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies	04/07/2005	Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies	08/31/2006	Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment Deficiencies	08/31/2006	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies	08/31/2006	Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies	08/31/2006	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies	08/31/2006	Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies	08/31/2006	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Safety Violations:
Category:	Date:	Specific Violation:	Scope:	Level of Harm Caused:
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	03/03/2004	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies	03/03/2004	properly protected cooking facilities.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area Deficiencies	03/03/2004	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	03/03/2004	walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	04/13/2005	an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical Deficiencies	04/13/2005	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	04/13/2005	walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies	09/06/2006	an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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