Deficiency Records for Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles. 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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Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-15 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-01 | 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 | 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | 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 | 2023-01-26 | 2023-01-31 | Y |
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 | 2022-03-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-05-18 | 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 | 2022-03-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-24 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-24 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-24 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-24 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-24 | N |
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-24 | N |
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-24 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-24 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-03 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-30 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-20 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-20 | N |
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-20 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-20 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-20 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-18 | 2021-07-20 | N |
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-19 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-19 | N |
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-19 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-19 | N |
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-19 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-19 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-19 | N |