A list of the most recent deficiencies for Watsonville Post Acute 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-14 | 2023-07-03 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-07 | 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 | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-07 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-06 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-06 | 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 | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-05 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-04 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | 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 | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-27 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-27 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-27 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-27 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-27 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-27 | 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 | 2021-11-05 | 2021-12-01 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-25 | 2019-08-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-04 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-04 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-04 | 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 | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-04 | 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 | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-04 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-06 | 2018-06-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-06 | 2018-06-21 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-06 | 2018-06-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-06 | 2018-06-21 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-06 | 2018-06-21 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | 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 | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | 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 | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | 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 | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-27 | 2018-06-15 | N |
