Deficiency Records for Medilodge of Westwood
Updated as of March 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Medilodge of Westwood. 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? |
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Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-13 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
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 | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is ne | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | 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 | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-05 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-04-23 | 2019-05-13 | Y |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-04-23 | 2019-05-13 | 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 | 2019-04-23 | 2019-05-13 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-04-23 | 2019-05-13 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-23 | 2019-05-13 | Y |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-22 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-22 | Y |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-22 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-22 | 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 | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-21 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-21 | Y |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2018-08-23 | 2018-09-20 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-08-23 | 2018-09-20 | Y |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-08-23 | 2018-09-20 | Y |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-06 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-06 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-06 | Y |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-22 | 2018-06-04 | 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 | 2018-05-22 | 2018-06-04 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-22 | 2018-06-04 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-22 | 2018-06-04 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-22 | 2018-06-04 | N |
Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2018-05-22 | 2018-06-04 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-04 | 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 | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-04 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-04 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-04 | N |
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-04 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-04 | 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 | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-04 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-05-01 | Y |
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-05-01 | Y |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-05-01 | Y |
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-05-01 | Y |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-16 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-16 | Y |
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-16 | Y |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-16 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-01 | 2017-06-22 | Y |
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2017-06-01 | 2017-06-22 | Y |
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-16 | Y |
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-16 | Y |
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-16 | Y |
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-16 | Y |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-16 | Y |
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-16 | Y |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-05-16 | Y |
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-02-01 | 2017-03-15 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-02 | 2017-02-28 | N |
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-02 | 2017-02-28 | N |
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2017-02-01 | 2017-02-28 | N |
Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2017-02-01 | 2017-02-28 | N |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-02-01 | 2017-02-28 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-02-01 | 2017-02-28 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-02-01 | 2017-02-28 | N |
Make sure that each residents' abilities in activities of daily living do not decline, unless unavoidable. | Health | 2017-02-01 | 2017-02-28 | N |
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-02-01 | 2017-02-28 | N |