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Deficiency Records for Buena Park Nursing Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Buena Park Nursing Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Buena Park Nursing Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | 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 | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | 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 | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| 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 | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-10 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-01 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-04-01 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-03-25 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-03-24 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-03-19 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-03-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-03-18 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-03-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-03-18 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-03-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-18 | 2026-03-18 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2026-01-30 | 2026-02-28 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2026-01-30 | 2026-02-28 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2025-10-30 | 2025-12-11 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-20 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-20 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-20 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | 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 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | 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 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | 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 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | 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 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | 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 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-03 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-03 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-03 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-03 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-03 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-30 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-07-02 | 2024-08-01 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2024-07-02 | 2024-08-01 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-06-28 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-06-28 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-19 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-31 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | 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 | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | 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 | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-15 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-15 | N |