A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ballard 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? |
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Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-10-23 | 2023-10-28 | 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 | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | 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 | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | 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 | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | 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 | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-25 | Y |
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
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 | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-19 | N |
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-09-25 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-24 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-08 | Y |
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-07-30 | 2022-08-31 | N |
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-07-30 | 2022-08-31 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-30 | 2022-08-31 | N |
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2022-07-30 | 2022-08-31 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-07-30 | 2022-08-31 | N |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-07-30 | 2022-08-31 | 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 | 2022-07-30 | 2022-08-31 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-30 | 2022-08-31 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-31 | N |
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-30 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-13 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-04 | Y |
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 | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-04 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-04 | Y |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-04 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-04 | 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 | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-04 | Y |
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-04 | Y |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-07-12 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-07-12 | 2021-11-08 | Y |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-15 | Y |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-15 | Y |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-15 | Y |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-06-15 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-06-05 | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-04-24 | N |
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | 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 | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | 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 | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | 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 | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | 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 | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | 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 | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | 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 | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | 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 | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | 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 | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
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 | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | 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 | 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-21 | N |
Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | N |
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-09 | N |