Inspection Results » Desert Cove Nursing Center

Health Inspection on January 30, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Immediate jeopardy to the resident health or safety

   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-03-22)

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

   • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. (Corrected 2018-03-22)
   • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (Corrected 2018-03-22)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-03-22)
   • Post nurse staffing information every day. (Corrected 2018-03-22)

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

   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-03-22)
   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-03-22)
   • 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 2018-03-22)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2018-03-22)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-03-22)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-03-22)
   • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (Corrected 2018-03-22)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-03-22)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-03-22)