A list of the most recent deficiencies for Washington Soldiers Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-13 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-12 | 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 | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-12 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-12 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-10 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-10 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-10 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-10 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-10 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-05 | 2023-07-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-05-05 | 2022-06-13 | 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 | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | 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 | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| 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 | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | 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 | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | 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 | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | 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 | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | 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 | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | 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 | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-01 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-03-14 | N |
