A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sierra View Medical 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 services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-09 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-09 | N |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-09 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-09 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-14 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-03-12 | 2021-04-13 | Y |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | 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 | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-14 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-14 | 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 | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-10-25 | 2018-11-14 | N |
