Deficiency Records for Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista. 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? |
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-04-27 | 2016-05-18 | Y |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-04-11 | 2016-05-09 | Y |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-02-23 | 2016-03-10 | Y |
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 | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-18 | Y |
Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-24 | 2015-10-22 | N |
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-24 | 2015-10-22 | N |
A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-24 | 2015-10-22 | N |
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-24 | 2015-10-22 | N |
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-24 | 2015-10-22 | N |
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-24 | 2015-10-22 | N |
Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Maintain comfortable sound levels. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-16 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-10-02 | 2014-10-15 | Y |
Allow residents to have visitors. | Health | 2014-07-11 | 2014-08-07 | N |
Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2014-07-11 | 2014-08-07 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2014-07-11 | 2014-08-07 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-07-11 | 2014-08-07 | N |
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2014-07-11 | 2014-08-07 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-07-11 | 2014-08-07 | N |
Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident remains under the care of a doctor. | Health | 2014-07-11 | 2014-08-07 | N |
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-07-11 | 2014-08-07 | N |
Choose a doctor to serve as the medical director to create resident care policies and coordinate medical care in the facility. | Health | 2014-07-11 | 2014-08-07 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2014-07-11 | 2014-08-07 | N |
Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
Proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2014-07-17 | 2014-08-05 | N |
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility | Health | 2014-04-10 | 2014-04-24 | Y |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-04-09 | 2014-04-24 | Y |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-04-09 | 2014-04-24 | Y |
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility | Health | 2014-02-06 | 2014-02-23 | Y |
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | 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 | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Hire sufficient dietary support personnel. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident remains under the care of a doctor. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Give or get emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2013-08-28 | 2013-09-27 | Y |
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2013-08-29 | 2013-09-20 | N |
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2013-08-29 | 2013-09-20 | N |
A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2013-08-29 | 2013-09-20 | N |
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2013-08-29 | 2013-09-20 | N |
Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2013-08-29 | 2013-09-20 | N |