Deficiency Records for Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista
Updated as of July 01, 2022
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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 provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-06 | 2022-06-09 | Y |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-08-13 | 2022-05-24 | Y |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-07-08 | 2022-05-24 | Y |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2020-09-22 | 2020-10-22 | Y |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | 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 | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | 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 | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | 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 | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-10-21 | N |
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-07-23 | 2019-08-27 | Y |
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-09 | 2018-11-06 | N |
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 | 2018-10-09 | 2018-11-06 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-09 | 2018-11-06 | N |
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-09 | 2018-11-06 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-09 | 2018-11-06 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-08-23 | 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 | 2018-08-03 | 2018-08-23 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-08-23 | 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 | 2018-08-03 | 2018-08-23 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-08-23 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-08-23 | N |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-08-23 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-08-03 | 2018-08-23 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-09-15 | 2017-10-13 | N |
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. | Health | 2017-09-15 | 2017-10-12 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-09-15 | 2017-10-11 | N |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-09-15 | 2017-10-09 | N |
Hire sufficient dietary support personnel. | Health | 2017-09-15 | 2017-10-04 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-13 | 2017-10-03 | N |
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-09-15 | 2017-09-15 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-12-23 | Not Fixed | N |