A list of the most recent deficiencies for Weiser Care of Cascadia. 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 request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-05 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-05 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-05 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-30 | 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 | 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-30 | 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 | 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-30 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-30 | 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 | 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-30 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2018-06-15 | 2018-07-30 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-01 | 2017-09-22 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2017-01-21 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2017-01-21 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2017-01-21 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2017-01-21 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2017-01-21 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-06 | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-08 | 2016-09-20 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-08 | 2016-09-20 | N |
| Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-08 | 2016-09-20 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-08 | 2016-09-20 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-08 | 2016-09-20 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-08 | 2016-09-20 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-08 | 2016-09-20 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-08 | 2016-09-20 | N |
