Deficiency Records for Sierra Winds

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Updated as of April 01, 2022

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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?
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
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-08-11 2020-09-12 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-08-11 2020-09-12 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-05-21 2020-07-09 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-12-26 2020-06-10 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2019-12-26 2020-06-10 Y
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2019-12-26 2020-06-10 Y
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2019-12-26 2020-06-10 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-12-26 2020-06-10 Y
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-12-26 2020-06-10 Y
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 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 Y
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
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-03-09 2018-05-22 N
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2018-03-09 2018-05-22 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-03-09 2018-05-22 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2018-03-09 2018-05-22 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 2018-03-09 2018-05-22 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2018-03-09 2018-04-16 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2018-03-09 2018-04-16 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-03-09 2018-04-16 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-03-09 2018-04-16 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2018-03-09 2018-04-16 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2018-03-09 2018-04-16 N
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Fire Safety 2018-03-09 2018-04-16 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-03-09 2018-04-16 N