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? |
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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 |