Deficiency Records for Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation 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?
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-08-27 2021-09-21 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-05-21 2021-07-02 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-05-21 2021-07-02 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 2021-05-21 2021-07-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-05-21 2021-07-02 N
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Fire Safety 2021-05-21 2021-07-02 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2021-05-21 2021-07-02 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2021-05-21 2021-07-02 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 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 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 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 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 N
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-08-23 2018-09-26 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-08-23 2018-08-23 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2017-07-17 2018-01-16 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2017-07-17 2018-01-16 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2017-07-17 2017-09-14 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2017-07-17 2017-09-14 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2017-07-17 2017-09-14 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2017-06-15 2017-07-19 N
Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2017-06-15 2017-07-19 N
Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. Health 2017-06-15 2017-07-19 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2017-06-15 2017-07-19 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2017-06-15 2017-07-19 N
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Health 2017-06-15 2017-07-19 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-06-15 2017-07-19 N