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Deficiency Records for Seattle Medical Post Acute Care
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Seattle Medical Post Acute Care. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Seattle Medical Post Acute Care. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2026-04-17 | 2026-05-01 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2026-04-03 | 2026-03-02 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-01-21 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | 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 | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | 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 | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-21 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | 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 | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-08 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2025-07-21 | 2025-08-05 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-07-21 | 2025-08-05 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-07-21 | 2025-08-05 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2025-07-21 | 2025-08-05 | Y |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2025-05-22 | 2025-06-03 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-27 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-27 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-05-07 | 2025-05-27 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-05-02 | 2025-04-14 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-04-03 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-03-27 | 2025-02-28 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-03-27 | 2025-02-28 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-01-06 | 2025-01-23 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-01-06 | 2025-01-23 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2024-12-06 | 2025-01-07 | Y |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | 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 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | 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 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | 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 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | 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 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | 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 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | 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 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2024-09-27 | 2024-11-05 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-25 | 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 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-09-18 | 2024-09-03 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-07-19 | 2024-08-08 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-04-29 | 2024-05-22 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-19 | Y |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-19 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-24 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2023-09-19 | 2023-10-17 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | 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 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | 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 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | 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 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | 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 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | 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 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | 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 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-02 | 2023-07-06 | N |