A list of the most recent deficiencies for Desert Terrace Healthcare Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2023-10-20 | 2023-11-27 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-24 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-15 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-15 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-15 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-15 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-15 | N |
