Deficiency Records for The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-25 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-01 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-20 | 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 | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | 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 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | 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 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-24 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | 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 | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-12 | 2022-05-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-10 | Y |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-18 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-21 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2021-03-03 | 2021-03-16 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | 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 | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-11 | 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 | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-09-20 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-20 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-20 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-20 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-20 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-20 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-20 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-21 | N |
