Deficiency Records for Washington Senior Living
Updated as of March 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Washington Senior Living. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-19 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-15 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install | Health | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-15 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-15 | 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 ne | Health | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-15 | N |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-02 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-06 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-08-11 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-02-08 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Review or revise the resident's care plan after any major change in physical or mental health. | Health | 2017-02-08 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-02-08 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-02-08 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-02-08 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-02-08 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-02-08 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-02-08 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-02-08 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-16 | 2016-12-30 | 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 | 2016-11-16 | 2016-12-09 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-16 | 2016-12-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-16 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-16 | 2016-12-02 | 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 | 2016-11-16 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-16 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-16 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-16 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-16 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Upon the death of a resident, convey the resident?s personal funds and an accounting of those funds to the appropriate party. | Health | 2016-11-17 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-11-17 | 2016-11-30 | 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 | 2016-11-17 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-11-17 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-11-17 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-08-17 | 2016-08-31 | Y |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-08-17 | 2016-08-31 | Y |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2016-08-17 | 2016-08-18 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-04-19 | 2016-04-21 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-01-07 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-01-07 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-28 | N |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-28 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-28 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-28 | N |
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-28 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-01-07 | 2016-01-28 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-01-07 | 2016-01-28 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-01-07 | 2016-01-28 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2016-01-07 | 2016-01-28 | N |
| Fire resistant room wall surfaces. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-18 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-07 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-06 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-06 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-06 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-07-28 | 2015-08-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-05-10 | 2015-06-02 | Y |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2015-04-29 | 2015-05-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-04-29 | 2015-05-22 | Y |
