A list of the most recent deficiencies for Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien. 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 the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-15 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-15 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-15 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-15 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-12-01 | 2022-01-18 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-01 | 2022-01-18 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-30 | 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 | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | 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 | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | 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 | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-24 | 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 | 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-19 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-03 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-03-02 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2018-03-02 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-03-02 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-03-02 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-03-02 | 2018-03-27 | 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 | 2018-03-02 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-02 | 2018-03-19 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-02 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-27 | 2018-03-06 | N |
