Deficiency Records for Desert Haven Care Center

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Updated as of September 01, 2018

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Desert Haven Care 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?
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-21 Y
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2018-03-28 2018-05-14 N
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Fire Safety 2018-03-28 2018-05-14 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2018-03-28 2018-05-14 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2018-03-28 2018-05-14 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2018-03-28 2018-05-14 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2018-03-28 2018-05-14 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2018-03-28 2018-05-14 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-03-28 2018-05-14 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-05-25 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-05-25 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-05-25 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-05-25 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-04-14 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-04-14 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-04-14 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-04-14 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-04-14 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-04-14 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 N
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 Y
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2017-02-03 2017-03-27 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2016-01-07 2016-03-17 N
Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. Health 2016-01-07 2016-03-17 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2016-01-07 2016-03-17 N
Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. Health 2016-01-07 2016-03-17 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2016-01-07 2016-03-17 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-01-07 2016-03-17 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-01-07 2016-03-17 Y
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Properly maintained smoke detectors. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Portable fire extinguishers. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. Fire Safety 2016-01-05 2016-02-08 N
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 Not Fixed N