Deficiency Records for Sandia Ridge Center
Updated as of July 01, 2019
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-03-22 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-03-22 | 2019-04-21 | 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 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-03-22 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-22 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-22 | 2019-04-21 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-06 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-06 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-06 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-06 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-06 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-06 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | 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 | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-14 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2017-11-07 | 2017-11-14 | Y |
| 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 |
