Deficiency Records for The Orchards at Northwest

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Updated as of February 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Orchards at Northwest. 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 residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2018-10-30 2018-11-20 Y
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2018-10-30 2018-11-20 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-08-08 2018-08-17 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-08-08 2018-08-17 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 Y
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 Y
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 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 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 Y
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-06-13 2018-07-18 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2018-06-15 2018-07-11 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2018-06-15 2018-07-11 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-06-15 2018-07-11 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2018-06-15 2018-07-11 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2018-06-15 2018-07-11 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-06-15 2018-07-11 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2018-06-15 2018-07-11 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2018-06-15 2018-07-11 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2018-06-15 2018-07-11 N
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Fire Safety 2017-04-21 2017-06-22 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2017-04-21 2017-05-18 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2017-04-21 2017-05-18 N
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2017-04-19 2017-05-16 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-04-19 2017-05-16 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2017-04-19 2017-05-16 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-04-19 2017-05-16 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-04-19 2017-05-16 N
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. Health 2017-04-19 2017-05-16 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2017-04-19 2017-05-16 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-04-19 2017-05-16 N
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. Health 2016-10-14 2016-11-15 Y
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2016-09-30 2016-10-25 N
Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2016-09-30 2016-10-25 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-09-30 2016-10-25 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2016-09-30 2016-10-25 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-08-02 2016-08-30 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-07-06 2016-07-23 Y
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 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 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2016-03-24 2016-04-19 N