Facility profile · CCN 555883
West Anaheim Medical Center D/p Snf
39 federal citations on record .
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202639
Total citations
33
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
5
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
39 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2025 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Jan 9, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Jan 9, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard |
| Jan 9, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Jan 9, 2025 | F761 | 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. | B | Standard |
| Jan 9, 2025 | F693 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jan 9, 2025 | F584 | 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. | B | Standard |
| Nov 7, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 16, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | B | Complaint |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | B | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | B | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F758 | 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F693 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | B | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2023 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | B | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2023 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2023 | F803 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2023 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Jan 5, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
About this record
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