A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Care Center of Honolulu. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-28 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-28 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-28 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-28 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-28 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-28 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | Y |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-22 | Y |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-12 | 2023-06-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-03-21 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-01-27 | 2023-03-14 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-03-14 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-09-08 | 2022-10-21 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-22 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-22 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-22 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-22 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-22 | 2022-03-27 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2021-10-04 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-04 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2021-10-04 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2021-10-04 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-06-21 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-18 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-18 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-18 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-18 | Y |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-18 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-03-15 | 2021-05-07 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-03-15 | 2021-05-07 | Y |
