Deficiency Records for Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of May 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-08 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-01-18 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-01-18 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-01-18 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2019-01-18 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2019-01-18 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| Have policies on smoking. | Health | 2019-01-18 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| 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 |
