Deficiency Records for Alameda County Medical Center D/p Snf
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Alameda County Medical Center D/p Snf. 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 a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-18 | 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 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-11-18 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-03 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-07-07 | 2021-07-20 | Y |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2021-07-06 | 2021-07-20 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-17 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-17 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-25 | 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 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-25 | 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 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-11 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-11 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-08 | 2018-12-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | 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 | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-09 | N |
