Deficiency Records for Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, Inc
Updated as of May 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, Inc. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-03-05 | 2018-04-04 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-03-05 | 2018-04-04 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-13 | 2017-06-21 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-13 | 2017-06-21 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-13 | 2017-06-21 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-05-14 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Provide adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas. | Health | 2017-05-14 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-05-14 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-05-14 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-05-14 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-01-11 | 2017-01-26 | Y |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-24 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-24 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-24 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-23 | N |
| Fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-20 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Fire resistant room wall surfaces. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-20 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-20 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-20 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-20 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-20 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | 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 | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-05-22 | 2015-06-17 | Y |
