Deficiency Records for Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre. 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 a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-30 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-04-18 2023-06-20 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-03-23 2023-05-13 Y
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-09-15 2022-12-09 Y
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2022-09-15 2022-11-18 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2022-09-15 2022-11-18 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2022-09-15 2022-11-18 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2022-09-15 2022-11-18 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-09-15 2022-11-18 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-09-15 2022-11-18 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-09-15 2022-11-18 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-09-15 2022-11-18 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2022-09-15 2022-11-18 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-06-24 2022-07-29 Y
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2022-06-24 2022-07-29 Y
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 2022-01-20 2022-02-03 Y
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2021-03-05 2021-04-23 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 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 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 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 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2021-03-11 2021-04-20 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2021-03-05 2021-04-19 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 2021-03-05 2021-04-19 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-03-05 2021-04-19 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2021-03-05 2021-04-19 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-03-05 2021-04-19 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2021-03-05 2021-04-19 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-03-05 2021-04-19 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-03-05 2021-04-19 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2021-03-05 2021-04-19 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2021-03-05 2021-04-19 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 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 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 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 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 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 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 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 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2019-01-10 2019-04-05 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-01-15 2019-03-05 N