Inspection Results » La Crescenta Healthcare Center

Health Inspection on November 30, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • 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 2019-01-03)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2019-01-03)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2019-01-03)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2019-01-03)
   • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Corrected 2019-01-03)

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

   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2019-01-03)
   • 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 2019-01-03)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2019-01-03)
   • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (Corrected 2019-01-03)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2019-01-03)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2019-01-03)
   • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Corrected 2019-01-03)