Deficiency Records for Avalon Health and Rehabilitation Center - Pasco

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Avalon Health and Rehabilitation Center - Pasco. 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?
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2024-02-14 2024-03-11 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2024-02-14 2024-03-11 Y
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2024-02-14 2024-03-11 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2024-02-14 2024-03-11 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2024-01-23 2024-02-14 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-10-26 2023-11-20 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-08-23 2023-09-12 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 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 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 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 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2023-05-11 2023-06-12 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2023-05-11 2023-06-12 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2023-05-11 2023-06-12 N
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. Fire Safety 2023-05-11 2023-06-12 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2023-05-11 2023-06-12 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2023-05-11 2023-06-12 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-05-11 2023-06-12 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-01-12 2023-02-08 Y
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2023-01-12 2023-02-08 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-08-31 2022-09-28 Y
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. Health 2022-08-31 2022-09-28 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 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 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 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 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 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 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-11-02 2021-12-14 Y
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-10-20 2021-11-08 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-27 2021-08-18 Y
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. Health 2021-07-27 2021-08-18 Y
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2021-07-27 2021-08-18 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-06-18 2021-07-07 Y
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 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 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 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 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 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 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 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 N
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-05-15 2019-06-04 N