Inspection Results » Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center

Health Inspection on February 9, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Corrected 2018-04-03)

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

   • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • 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. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • 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. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-04-03)

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

   • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Corrected 2018-04-03)
   • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (Corrected 2018-04-03)