Deficiency Records for Mt Baker Care Center

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Updated as of August 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Mt Baker Care 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?
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 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 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 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 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 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 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 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 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-10-31 2018-12-14 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-10-24 2017-11-13 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. Health 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
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 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. Health 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 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 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. Health 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-09-20 2017-11-03 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2017-09-26 2017-10-06 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2017-09-26 2017-10-06 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2017-09-26 2017-10-06 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2017-09-26 2017-10-06 N
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2016-07-29 2016-09-07 N
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 2016-07-29 2016-09-07 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 2016-07-29 2016-09-07 N
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2016-07-29 2016-09-07 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2016-07-29 2016-09-07 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2016-07-29 2016-09-07 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2016-07-29 2016-09-07 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-07-29 2016-09-07 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-07-29 2016-09-07 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-07-29 2016-09-07 N
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2016-07-25 2016-07-29 N
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. Fire Safety 2016-07-25 2016-07-29 N