Inspection Results » Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation

Health Inspection on November 8, 2018 ^[1]

1. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Corrected 2018-12-17)

2. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • 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 ne (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • 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. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-12-17)

3. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Assure that each residentÂ’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
   • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (Corrected 2018-12-17)