Deficiency Records for Whittier Hospital Medical Ctr D/p Snf
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Whittier Hospital Medical Ctr D/p Snf. 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 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-30 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-04-12 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-27 | 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 | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-27 | 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 | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-27 | 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 | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-27 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-27 | 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 | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-22 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-22 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-09-01 | 2018-10-11 | 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 | 2018-09-01 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-09-01 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-09-01 | 2018-10-11 | 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 | 2018-09-01 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-09-01 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-09-01 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-09-01 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-09-01 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-09-01 | 2018-10-11 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-10 | 2018-10-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-10 | 2018-10-04 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-18 | 2017-09-08 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-18 | 2017-09-08 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2017-08-12 | 2017-09-06 | N |
