Deficiency Records for Trabuco Hills Post Acute

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Trabuco Hills Post Acute. 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-26 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-06 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-04-04 2023-04-14 Y
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2023-02-15 2023-03-08 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-02-15 2023-03-08 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-11-17 2022-11-30 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-11-15 2022-11-23 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 2022-09-29 2022-11-10 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 2022-07-27 2022-08-12 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-06-29 2022-07-29 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-06-29 2022-07-29 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 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 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 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 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 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 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-08 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2022-04-11 2022-05-03 N
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2021-12-15 2022-01-31 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-12-15 2022-01-31 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2021-12-15 2022-01-31 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-12-07 2021-12-16 Y
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Health 2021-07-28 2021-08-27 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2021-07-21 2021-08-20 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2021-03-10 2021-04-09 Y
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 2021-03-10 2021-04-09 Y
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2021-03-10 2021-04-09 Y
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2021-03-10 2021-04-09 Y
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-06-13 2019-07-01 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 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 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 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 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 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 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 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 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2019-04-29 2019-05-22 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-05-18 2018-09-09 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-05-18 2018-09-09 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2018-05-18 2018-09-09 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 2018-05-18 2018-09-09 N
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Health 2018-05-18 2018-09-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-05-18 2018-09-09 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-05-18 2018-09-09 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 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 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2018-05-18 2018-08-27 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2018-07-12 2018-07-30 N
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Fire Safety 2018-07-12 2018-07-30 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2018-07-12 2018-07-30 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2018-07-12 2018-07-30 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-07-12 2018-07-30 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2018-07-12 2018-07-30 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2018-07-12 2018-07-30 N
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Fire Safety 2018-07-12 2018-07-30 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2018-07-12 2018-07-30 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-07-12 2018-07-30 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 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 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 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 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 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 and maintain the bed rail. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-05-18 2018-07-12 N