Deficiency Records for Desert Peak Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Desert Peak 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 a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 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 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 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 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 N
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Health 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-10-27 2023-11-24 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-08-15 2023-09-18 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-08-15 2023-09-18 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-04-28 2023-05-28 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-04-28 2023-05-28 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-01-06 2023-04-18 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-01-06 2023-04-18 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-01-06 2023-04-18 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-02-24 2023-04-03 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-01-06 2023-01-06 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2022-10-28 2022-12-16 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-10-28 2022-12-16 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2022-10-28 2022-12-16 N
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Health 2022-10-28 2022-12-16 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 2022-10-28 2022-12-16 N
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 2022-10-28 2022-12-16 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-10-28 2022-12-16 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 2022-10-28 2022-12-16 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 2022-10-28 2022-12-16 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-10-28 2022-12-05 N