A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aperion Care Burbank. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | 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 | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | 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 | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-08 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-08 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-08 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-08 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-08 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-22 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-22 | Y |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | 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 | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | 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 | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-18 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-02 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-02 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-02 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-02 | N |
| Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-07-10 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-07-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-07-10 | 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 | 2021-07-09 | 2021-07-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-07-10 | N |
