Deficiency Records for Brighton Place San Diego

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Brighton Place San Diego. 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?
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-11-01 2023-11-13 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-07-19 2023-08-03 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-04-03 2023-04-20 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 2023-04-03 2023-04-20 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-12-21 2023-01-10 Y
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-09-27 2022-10-25 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-09-27 2022-10-25 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-09-16 2022-10-14 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-06-15 2022-07-15 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-01-20 2022-02-21 Y
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 2022-01-11 2022-02-21 Y
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2022-01-11 2022-02-21 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-01-11 2022-02-21 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2022-01-11 2022-02-21 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-12-02 2022-02-15 Y
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Health 2021-05-27 2021-07-27 Y
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-06-15 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-06-15 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-06-15 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-06-15 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-06-15 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-06-15 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-06-15 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-06-15 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-06-15 N
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 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 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 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 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Health 2021-05-13 2021-06-13 N
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Health 2021-04-29 2021-06-04 Y
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-29 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-10-22 2019-11-19 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-09-12 2019-10-12 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-09-12 2019-10-12 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-09-12 2019-10-12 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2019-09-12 2019-10-12 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-09-12 2019-10-12 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-09-12 2019-10-12 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-09-12 2019-10-12 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2019-09-12 2019-10-12 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 2019-09-12 2019-10-12 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-09-12 2019-10-12 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-11-21 2018-12-26 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 2018-11-21 2018-12-26 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-11-21 2018-12-26 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2018-11-21 2018-12-26 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-11-21 2018-12-26 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-09-13 2018-10-19 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 2018-09-13 2018-10-19 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-09-13 2018-10-19 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-09-13 2018-10-19 N
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Health 2018-09-13 2018-10-19 N
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Health 2019-09-12 Not Fixed N