Deficiency Records for Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of February 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Tacoma 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-01 | 2017-09-11 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-01 | 2017-09-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-01 | 2017-09-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-01 | 2017-09-11 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-01 | 2017-09-11 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-01 | 2017-09-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-01 | 2017-09-11 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-01 | 2017-09-11 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-01 | 2017-09-11 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-05 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-05 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-05 | N |
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-05 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-05 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-05 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-10-25 | 2016-11-16 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-06-17 | 2016-07-18 | Y |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-06-28 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-06-28 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-06-28 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-06-28 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-04-18 | 2016-05-12 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | Y |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-20 | N |
| Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-12 | 2015-03-20 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-12 | 2015-03-20 | N |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2016-03-31 | Not Fixed | Y |
