Inspection Results » Whittier Pacific Care Center

Health Inspection on December 14, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Corrected 2019-01-07)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2019-01-07)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2019-01-07)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2019-01-07)

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

   • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Corrected 2019-01-07)
   • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Corrected 2019-01-07)
   • 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 2019-01-07)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-01-07)
   • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Corrected 2019-01-07)
   • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. (Corrected 2019-01-07)

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

   • 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. (Corrected 2019-01-07)
   • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (Corrected 2019-01-07)
   • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (Corrected 2019-01-07)
   • Post nurse staffing information every day. (Corrected 2019-01-07)