Deficiency Records for Palo Alto County Hospital
Updated as of April 01, 2020
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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 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 |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-15 | 2018-08-28 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-28 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-28 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-15 | 2018-08-24 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-15 | 2018-08-24 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-15 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-15 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-12 | 2017-05-31 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-12 | 2017-05-12 | N |
