Deficiency Records for Westwood Specialty Care
Updated as of October 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Westwood Specialty Care. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-15 | Y |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | Y |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-27 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-23 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-22 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-22 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-15 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-15 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-15 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-31 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-30 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-22 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-07 | 2019-08-12 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-07 | 2019-08-12 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-07 | 2019-08-07 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-07 | 2019-08-07 | 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 | 2019-08-01 | 2019-08-02 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-26 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-26 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-26 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-26 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-26 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-26 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-26 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-26 | 2018-05-04 | N |
