Deficiency Records for Desert Haven Care Center
Updated as of August 01, 2019
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is ne | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-26 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| 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 |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-31 | Not Fixed | N |
