Deficiency Records for Sandia Ridge Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2018

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sandia Ridge Center. 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?
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2017-03-15 2017-04-14 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2017-03-15 2017-04-14 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2017-03-15 2017-04-14 N
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 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 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. Health 2017-03-20 2017-04-14 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. Health 2016-11-15 2016-12-20 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2016-04-20 2016-06-06 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2016-04-20 2016-06-06 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2016-04-20 2016-06-06 Y
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2016-04-20 2016-06-06 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-04-20 2016-06-06 Y
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2016-04-20 2016-06-06 Y
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-04-20 2016-06-06 Y
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-04-20 2016-06-06 Y
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-04-12 2016-06-03 N
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. Fire Safety 2016-04-12 2016-06-01 N
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. Health 2015-11-20 2015-12-23 Y
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. Health 2015-11-20 2015-12-23 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 2015-11-20 2015-12-23 Y
Provide care for each resident in a way that maintains or improves their quality of life. Health 2015-11-20 2015-12-23 Y
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2015-11-20 2015-12-23 Y
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2015-11-20 2015-12-23 Y
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. Fire Safety 2015-04-28 2015-06-10 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2015-04-30 2015-06-04 Y
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Health 2015-04-30 2015-06-01 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2015-04-30 2015-06-01 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2015-04-30 2015-06-01 Y