Deficiency Records for Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of February 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-10 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-10 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-10 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-10 | N |
| Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-10 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-10 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-10 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-10 | Y |
| Give or get x-rays and other tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-10 | Y |
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2017-11-29 | 2018-01-02 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2017-11-29 | 2018-01-02 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-29 | 2018-01-02 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-29 | 2018-01-02 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-29 | 2018-01-02 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-29 | 2018-01-02 | N |
| Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-26 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-26 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-26 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-26 | N |
| Properly constructed linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-26 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-26 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Hire sufficient dietary support personnel. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-16 | Y |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2015-08-11 | 2015-10-21 | N |
| Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | Health | 2015-08-11 | 2015-09-10 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2015-08-11 | 2015-09-10 | N |
| Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. | Health | 2015-08-11 | 2015-09-10 | N |
| Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident remains under the care of a doctor. | Health | 2015-08-11 | 2015-09-10 | N |
| Choose a doctor to serve as the medical director to create resident care policies and coordinate medical care in the facility. | Health | 2015-08-11 | 2015-09-10 | N |
| Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's file. | Health | 2015-08-11 | 2015-09-10 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2015-08-11 | 2015-09-10 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-08-12 | 2015-09-03 | N |
| Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2015-08-12 | 2015-09-03 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2015-08-12 | 2015-09-03 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2015-08-12 | 2015-09-03 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-08-12 | 2015-09-03 | N |
| An elevator that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2015-08-12 | 2015-09-03 | N |
