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Deficiency Records for The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | 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 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | N |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | Health | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | N |
| Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | Health | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-31 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-15 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-15 | 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 | 2024-11-20 | 2024-12-11 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-09-25 | 2024-10-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-05-21 | 2024-06-20 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-04-09 | 2024-05-08 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-04-09 | 2024-05-07 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-04-09 | 2024-05-07 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2024-04-09 | 2024-05-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-30 | 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 | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-30 | 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 | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-29 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-29 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-08 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-08 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-08 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-08 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-08 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-25 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-25 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-25 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | 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 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | 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 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | 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 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-09 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-31 | N |