Deficiency Records for Kern River Transitional Care
Updated as of June 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Kern River Transitional Care. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-19 | 2020-05-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-04-24 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-04-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-04-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-04-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-04-24 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-14 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-14 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2019-07-09 | 2019-08-06 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2019-02-05 | 2019-02-25 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-02-05 | 2019-02-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-02-05 | 2019-02-25 | 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 | 2019-02-05 | 2019-02-25 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-05 | 2019-02-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-05 | 2019-02-25 | N |
