A list of the most recent deficiencies for Desert Cove Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-09-13 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-07-28 | 2023-09-13 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-09-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-08-05 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-27 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-27 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-27 | 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-27 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-09 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-09 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-09 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-09 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-09 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-09 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-09 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | 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 | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | 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 | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-03 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-03 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-03 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | 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 | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-25 | N |
