Deficiency Records for Washington Healthcare Center
Updated as of April 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Washington Healthcare Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | 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 | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-16 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-09-25 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-09-25 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-09-25 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-09-25 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Ensure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain their vision and hearing. | Health | 2017-09-25 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-09-25 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-09-25 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-09-25 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-09-25 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-05-31 | 2017-06-14 | Y |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-26 | 2016-09-15 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-26 | 2016-09-15 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-26 | 2016-09-15 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-26 | 2016-09-15 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-26 | 2016-09-15 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-26 | 2016-09-15 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-26 | 2016-09-15 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-26 | 2016-09-15 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-26 | 2016-09-15 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2016-07-29 | 2016-08-19 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2016-07-29 | 2016-08-19 | N |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | Health | 2016-07-29 | 2016-08-19 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-07-29 | 2016-08-19 | N |
| Ensure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain their vision and hearing. | Health | 2016-07-29 | 2016-08-19 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-07-29 | 2016-08-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-02-12 | 2016-03-05 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-02-12 | 2016-03-05 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-12-31 | 2016-01-25 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-12-31 | 2016-01-25 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2015-11-12 | 2015-12-08 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2015-11-12 | 2015-12-08 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-11-12 | 2015-12-08 | Y |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-08 | 2015-07-27 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-08 | 2015-07-27 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-08 | 2015-07-27 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-08 | 2015-07-27 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-08 | 2015-07-27 | 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 | 2015-06-12 | 2015-07-09 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-06-12 | 2015-07-09 | Y |
