Inspection Results » Whittier Hospital Medical Center Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility

Health Inspection on September 1, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-10-11)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-10-11)
   • 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 2018-10-11)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-10-11)

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

   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-10-11)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-10-11)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-10-11)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-10-11)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-10-11)

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

   • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Corrected 2018-10-11)