A list of the most recent deficiencies for Porterville Convalescent 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-10 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-07-10 | 2023-07-21 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-28 | 2023-07-14 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-05 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-18 | 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 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-17 | Y |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-02-24 | 2022-04-14 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-19 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-06-02 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-11 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | 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 | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | 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 | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-25 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-11 | 2018-05-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-11 | 2018-05-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-11 | 2018-05-01 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-24 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-24 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-24 | 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 | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-24 | 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 | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-24 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-24 | N |
