A list of the most recent deficiencies for Vi at Palo Alto. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-08-15 | 2023-09-06 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-31 | 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 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-28 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-05-20 | 2021-07-15 | Y |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-23 | 2019-10-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-23 | 2019-10-09 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-23 | 2019-10-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-12 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-12 | 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 | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-12 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-16 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-08-23 | 2018-09-14 | 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 | 2018-08-23 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-23 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-08-23 | 2018-09-14 | N |
