Deficiency Records for Edmonds Care
Updated as of March 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Edmonds Care. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-07 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-10-03 | 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 | 2018-07-19 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-09-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-09-20 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | 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 | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | 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 | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | 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 | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | 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 | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-23 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-17 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-06-15 | 2018-06-26 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-06-15 | 2018-06-26 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-04-25 | 2018-06-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-04-25 | 2018-06-26 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2018-04-25 | 2018-06-26 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2018-04-04 | 2018-06-26 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-02-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-02-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-02-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-02-20 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-01-17 | 2018-02-20 | Y |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-26 | 2017-09-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-26 | 2017-09-20 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-08-02 | 2017-09-12 | Y |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-26 | 2017-08-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-26 | 2017-08-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-26 | 2017-08-30 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-26 | 2017-08-30 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-26 | 2017-08-30 | N |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-05-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-11-02 | 2016-11-30 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-06-10 | 2016-07-07 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2016-05-26 | 2016-07-07 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-04-21 | 2016-07-07 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-07-07 | Y |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-10 | 2016-06-29 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-10 | 2016-06-29 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-10 | 2016-06-06 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-10 | 2016-06-02 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-10 | 2016-05-20 | N |
| No-smoking signs where oxygen is used. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-10 | 2016-05-12 | N |
