A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Northridge Health 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 for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-05-26 | Y |
| Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-06 | N |
| 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 | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-06 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-06 | Y |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-06 | 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 | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-06 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-06 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-06-12 | 2021-06-30 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-19 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-22 | 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 | 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-22 | 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 | 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-16 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-16 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-12 | 2018-03-16 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-12 | 2018-03-16 | N |
