Deficiency Records for North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of March 01, 2017
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for North Cascades Health 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | 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 | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| 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 | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-22 | Y |
| Send unopened mail from residents and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| 1) Receive registry verification that a nurse aide has met the required training and skills that the State requires; and 2) ensure nurse aides receive the required retraining after 24 months if nursing related services were not provided for monetary compe | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | N |
| Provide care for each resident in a way that maintains or improves their quality of life. | Health | 2015-10-06 | 2015-11-09 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2015-02-27 | 2015-04-08 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-02-27 | 2015-04-08 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2015-02-27 | 2015-04-08 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2014-12-03 | 2015-01-02 | 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 | 2014-07-28 | 2014-08-28 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2014-07-28 | 2014-08-28 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-07-28 | 2014-08-28 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2014-07-28 | 2014-08-28 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2014-07-28 | 2014-08-28 | 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 | 2014-07-28 | 2014-08-28 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2014-07-28 | 2014-08-28 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-07-28 | 2014-08-28 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-04-09 | 2014-05-05 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2014-04-09 | 2014-05-05 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-04-09 | 2014-05-05 | Y |
