Deficiency Records for Porterville Convalescent Hospital
Updated as of September 01, 2022
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-12-16 | 2021-01-08 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-12-16 | 2021-01-08 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-08-18 | 2020-09-13 | N |
| Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs | Health | 2020-08-18 | 2020-09-13 | N |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-23 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-12-04 | 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 |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-03 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-03 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Hire sufficient dietary support personnel. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2017-04-20 | 2017-05-23 | N |
