Deficiency Records for Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, Inc
Updated as of July 01, 2020
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-07-02 | 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 | 2019-05-16 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-06-07 | 2019-06-18 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2019-06-07 | 2019-06-18 | Y |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-17 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-17 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-05-06 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-05-06 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-05-06 | 2018-05-31 | 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 | 2018-05-06 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-05-06 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-05-06 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-05-06 | 2018-05-31 | 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 | 2018-05-06 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-05-06 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2018-05-06 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| 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 |
