Deficiency Records for Alameda Care Center
Updated as of January 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Alameda Care Center. 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 that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2020-04-01 | 2020-04-10 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-03-25 | 2020-04-10 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-03-25 | 2020-04-10 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-19 | 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 | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | 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 | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | 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 | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-10 | 2018-12-21 | 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 | 2018-11-10 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-11-10 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-11-10 | 2018-12-21 | 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 | 2018-11-10 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2018-11-10 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-11 | 2018-12-19 | 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 | 2018-11-11 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-11 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-11 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-11 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-11 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-11 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-08 | Y |
| Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident before transfer or discharge. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Tell 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 | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | 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 | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Give or get x-rays and other tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | N |
| Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-12 | 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 | 2017-11-08 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-08 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-08 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-08 | 2017-12-08 | N |
