A list of the most recent deficiencies for Torrance Memorial Med Ctr Snf/dp. 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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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2024-01-14 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2023-11-06 | 2023-11-20 | 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 | 2023-03-30 | 2023-05-01 | N |
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-05-01 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-05-01 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-05-01 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-05-01 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-25 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-25 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-25 | N |
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2019-10-19 | 2019-11-20 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-10-19 | 2019-11-20 | 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 | 2019-10-19 | 2019-11-20 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-19 | 2019-11-20 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-19 | 2019-11-20 | N |