Deficiency Records for Ridgecrest Post Acute
Updated as of February 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ridgecrest Post Acute. 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 necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-09-22 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-09-22 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-09-22 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-09-22 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2017-09-22 | 2017-11-17 | Y |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2017-09-22 | 2017-11-17 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-09-22 | 2017-11-17 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-09-22 | 2017-11-17 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-22 | 2017-10-31 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-22 | 2017-10-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-22 | 2017-10-31 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-22 | 2017-10-31 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-22 | 2017-10-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-22 | 2017-10-31 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-22 | 2017-10-31 | N |
| Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-19 | 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 | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-19 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-19 | Y |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-19 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-08 | 2017-03-31 | 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 | 2017-03-08 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-08 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-08 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-08 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-09-06 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-09-06 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-09-06 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | N |
| Send unopened mail from residents and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | N |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | Y |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | Y |
| 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 | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | Y |
| Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-06-08 | 2016-08-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-11-13 | 2016-02-17 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2015-11-13 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2015-11-13 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2015-11-13 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2015-11-13 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2015-11-13 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2015-11-13 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-11-13 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility | Health | 2015-11-13 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-11-13 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | Health | 2015-03-02 | 2015-04-28 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-03-02 | 2015-04-28 | Y |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2015-03-02 | 2015-04-28 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-03-02 | 2015-04-28 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2015-03-02 | 2015-04-28 | Y |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2015-03-02 | 2015-04-28 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-03-02 | 2015-04-28 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-03-02 | 2015-04-28 | Y |
