Deficiency Records for The Tamalpais

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Updated as of April 01, 2023

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Tamalpais. 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 primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2019-12-12 2019-12-31 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2019-12-12 2019-12-31 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-12 2019-12-31 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-12-12 2019-12-31 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-12-12 2019-12-31 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-12-12 2019-12-31 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-10-25 2019-12-02 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-01-08 2019-02-04 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-01-08 2019-02-04 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-01-08 2019-02-04 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2018-10-26 2018-12-14 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-10-26 2018-12-14 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-10-26 2018-12-14 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2018-10-26 2018-12-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-10-26 2018-12-14 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2018-10-26 2018-12-14 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2017-12-14 2018-01-05 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-12-14 2018-01-05 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2017-12-14 2018-01-05 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2017-12-14 2018-01-05 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2017-12-14 2018-01-05 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-11-17 2017-12-21 N
Hire a qualified dietician. Health 2017-11-17 2017-12-21 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-11-17 2017-12-21 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2017-11-17 2017-12-21 N
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. Health 2017-11-17 2017-12-21 N