A list of the most recent deficiencies for Whittier Pacific Care Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-29 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-02 | 2023-09-02 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-17 | Y |
| Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-17 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-12-31 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-10-17 | 2022-11-18 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-10-17 | 2022-11-18 | Y |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-05-13 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-05-13 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-02-23 | 2022-05-04 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-29 | Y |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-08 | 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 | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-08 | 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 | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | 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 | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | 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 | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-24 | 2020-01-17 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-24 | 2020-01-17 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-24 | 2020-01-17 | N |
| Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-24 | 2020-01-17 | N |
