A list of the most recent deficiencies for Columbia Basin Hospital. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-04-30 | 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 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | 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 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-18 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-03-12 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-03-12 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-03-12 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-03-12 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-03-12 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-03-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-03-12 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-27 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-24 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-15 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-15 | 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 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-03 | 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 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2022-06-06 | 2022-07-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-28 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-28 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-28 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-28 | N |
