A list of the most recent deficiencies for Desert Mountain 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-08 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-24 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-12 | 2023-10-12 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-04 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-12 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-02 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-06-07 | 2022-06-24 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-06-07 | 2022-06-24 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| 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 | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | 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 | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | 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 | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | 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 | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | 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 | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-11-01 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2019-11-01 | 2020-01-08 | 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 | 2019-11-01 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-11-01 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-01 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-11-01 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-11-01 | 2020-01-08 | 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 | 2019-11-01 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2019-11-01 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-01 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-13 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-13 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-13 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-13 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-13 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-13 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | 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 | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | N |
