Deficiency Records for Warm Beach Health Care Center
Updated as of February 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Warm Beach Health 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | 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 | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | 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 | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | 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 | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | 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 | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | 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 | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | 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 | 2017-10-17 | 2017-11-09 | 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 | 2017-05-23 | 2017-08-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-08-23 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-08-23 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-08-23 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-08-23 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-08-23 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-08-23 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-08-23 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-08-23 | Y |
| Upon the death of a resident, convey the resident?s personal funds and an accounting of those funds to the appropriate party. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | 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 | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | 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 | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| 1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-05-23 | 2017-07-07 | Y |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-03-01 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-04-01 | Y |
| Let residents choose a personal doctor. | Health | 2016-12-22 | 2017-01-12 | Y |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-01-12 | Y |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-01-12 | 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 | 2016-11-09 | 2017-01-12 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-01-12 | Y |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-01-12 | Y |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-01-12 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-01-12 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-01-12 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-01-12 | Y |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-11-09 | 2017-01-12 | 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 | 2016-09-07 | 2016-09-28 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2016-08-03 | 2016-08-19 | 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 | 2016-05-25 | 2016-06-15 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-04-21 | 2016-06-15 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2016-04-21 | 2016-06-15 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-04-21 | 2016-06-15 | Y |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-02-22 | 2016-03-20 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2016-02-22 | 2016-03-20 | 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 | 2016-02-22 | 2016-03-20 | 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 | 2016-02-22 | 2016-03-20 | N |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2016-02-22 | 2016-03-20 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-02-22 | 2016-03-20 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-02-22 | 2016-03-20 | Y |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-16 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-16 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-16 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-16 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-16 | 2016-03-15 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-16 | 2016-03-03 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-16 | 2016-03-03 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-16 | 2016-02-17 | N |
