Deficiency Records for Parkview Northwest Healthcare Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Parkview Northwest Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-18 | 2023-07-19 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-06 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-06 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-06 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-06-06 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-06-06 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-06-06 | Y |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-05 | 2022-12-30 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-05-14 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-05-14 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-14 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| 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 | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | 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 | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | 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 | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | 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 | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-19 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | 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 | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | 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 | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | 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 | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-25 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-25 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-25 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-25 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-25 | 2019-04-02 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-29 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-28 | 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 | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| 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 | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-16 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-16 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-16 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-16 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-16 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-16 | 2018-02-28 | N |
