A list of the most recent deficiencies for Avalon Care Center - Portland. 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 residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | 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 | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | 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 | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-23 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-23 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-23 | Y |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-23 | Y |
| Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-17 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-17 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-25 | 2021-07-14 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-29 | 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 | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-29 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-29 | N |
