A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sierra Winds. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-09-27 | 2023-11-11 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-27 | 2023-11-11 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-25 | Y |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-30 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-08-11 | 2021-09-11 | 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 | 2021-08-11 | 2021-09-11 | 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 | 2021-08-11 | 2021-09-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-11 | 2021-09-11 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-05-30 | 2019-07-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-05-30 | 2019-07-01 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-05-30 | 2019-07-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-30 | 2019-07-01 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-01 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-01 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-01 | N |
