Deficiency Records for Washington Healthcare Center
Updated as of July 01, 2019
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | 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 | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | 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 | 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 |
