A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palo Alto County Hospital. 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 generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-13 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-13 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | 2019-12-05 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | 2019-12-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-20 | 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 | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-20 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-20 | N |
| Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-11 | N |
