Deficiency Records for Washington Healthcare Center
Updated as of January 01, 2023
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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 | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-08 | 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 | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-08 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-08 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-06 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-06 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-06 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-06 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-06 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-24 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-24 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-24 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-19 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-26 | Y |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-29 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-29 | N |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-29 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-29 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-29 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-29 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-29 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-29 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-14 | N |
| 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 requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 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 |
