Deficiency Records for Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent
Updated as of August 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2018-06-06 | 2018-06-22 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. | Health | 2018-06-08 | 2018-06-19 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2018-05-11 | 2018-05-31 | Y |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-05 | 2018-04-17 | N |
| 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 | 2018-03-08 | 2018-04-08 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-04-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-04-08 | 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 | 2018-03-08 | 2018-04-08 | N |
| Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-04-08 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-04-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-04-08 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-04-08 | N |
| Establish and follow a written policy that permits a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-13 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-10-06 | 2017-11-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-20 | 2017-08-23 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-06-12 | 2017-07-31 | Y |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | 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 | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-03-17 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2016-09-13 | 2016-10-17 | Y |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-25 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-30 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-05-04 | 2016-05-26 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | 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 | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-04-10 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-17 | 2016-04-06 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-17 | 2016-04-06 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-17 | 2016-04-06 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-17 | 2016-04-06 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-17 | 2016-04-06 | N |
| Properly working alarms on sprinkler valves. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-17 | 2016-04-06 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-17 | 2016-04-06 | N |
| Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-17 | 2016-04-06 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-17 | 2016-04-06 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-02-01 | 2016-02-29 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-08-27 | 2015-09-16 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2015-08-25 | 2015-09-14 | Y |
