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Deficiency Records for Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | 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 | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-09 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-08-22 | 2025-09-21 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-12 | Y |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-12 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-10-02 | 2024-10-31 | Y |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-24 | N |
| Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | 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 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | 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 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | 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 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | 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 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | 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 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | 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 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-17 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-13 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-01-18 | 2024-01-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-10-09 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-15 | Y |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-15 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-15 | Y |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | 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 | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | 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 | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | 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 | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-12 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | 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 | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |