Deficiency Records for Washington Senior Living
Updated as of October 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? |
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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 |