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COUNTRY VILLA WATSONVILLE WEST NRSG & REHAB CENTER CA DEFICIENCY REPORT


#nursingHomeName# Nursing Home Deficiency Report current as of November 25, 2009
Date Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
05/18/2010 an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

05/18/2010 approved construction type or materials. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/18/2010 signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/18/2010 smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/18/2010 construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/18/2010 exits that are accessible at all times. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/18/2010 properly maintained smoke detectors. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/18/2010 portable fire extinguishers. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/18/2010 properly protected cooking facilities. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/18/2010 weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

05/18/2010 properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Provide care for each resident in a way that keeps or builds the resident's quality of life. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. Pattern Potential for minimal harm

04/22/2010 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Make sure that each resident gets help to keep vision and hearing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Get rid of garbage properly. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/22/2010 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Potential for minimal harm

04/22/2010 Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 exits that are accessible at all times. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 properly maintained smoke detectors. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 properly working alarms on sprinkler valves. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 portable fire extinguishers. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 properly protected cooking facilities. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

05/07/2009 weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/07/2009 properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/04/2009 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/04/2009 Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/04/2009 Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/04/2009 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/04/2009 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/04/2009 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/04/2009 Electronically record and report resident status assessments in a timely manner as required in order to monitor resident health and progress. Pattern Potential for minimal harm

05/04/2009 Make sure that each resident gets help to keep vision and hearing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/04/2009 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

05/04/2009 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/11/2008 approved construction type or materials. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/11/2008 corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/11/2008 corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/11/2008 smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/11/2008 exits that are accessible at all times. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/11/2008 did not have a written emergency evacuation plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/11/2008 an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/11/2008 properly working alarms on sprinkler valves. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/11/2008 portable fire extinguishers. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

06/11/2008 exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/11/2008 properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

06/05/2008 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm

06/05/2008 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Hire a qualified dietician. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Keep all essential equipment working safely. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) an adequate bed; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) enough closet space. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Provide at least one room to use as a dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, airflow and furniture. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

06/05/2008 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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Where does this data come from?


The data on this website describes nursing home characteristics, quality measures, inspection results, and nursing staff information.

The data come from 2 sources:

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have an Online Survey, Certification, and Reporting (OSCAR) database - Includes the nursing home characteristics and health deficiencies issued during the three most recent state inspections and recent complaint investigations.

    The survey inspection results are collected by the state survey agencies, who perform onsite visits to nursing homes . The inspections occur at least once during a 15-month period, or any time in between as a result of a complaint received by the state. The inspections ensure that the nursing home residents receive quality care and services in a safe and comfortable environment in accordance with rules established by CMS. Complaints may be reported and inspected during the year (outside of the 9-15 month survey cycle). Inspections about a complaint that result in the citation of a health deficiency are reported to CMS and included in this website. Sometimes the inspection finds a problem that the nursing home identified and corrected before the inspection occurred. The fact and the nature of these prior problems (deficiencies) may be included in this website.

    The information on the nursing homes' characteristics derived from OSCAR are prepared by each nursing home at the beginning of the regular State inspection. This information is reported by the nursing homes themselves. It is reviewed by nursing home inspectors, but not formally audited to ensure data accuracy. In addition, this information changes frequently as residents are discharged and admitted, or resident conditions change.

  2. National database known as the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Repository

    The data for the quality measures come from the MDS Repository. The MDS is collected on regular intervals for every resident in a Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing home. Information is collected on the resident's health, physical functioning, mental status, and general well-being. These data are used by the nursing home to access the needs and develop a plan of care unique to each resident.

    Regulations require that a MDS assessment be performed at admission, quarterly, annually, and whenever the resident experiences a significant change in status. For residents in a Medicare Part A stay, the MDS is also used to determine the Medicare reimbursement rate. These assessments are performed on the 5th, 14th, 30th, 60th and 90th day of admission.

    All of this data is reported by the nursing homes themselves. It is reviewed by nursing home inspectors, but not formally audited to ensure that it is accurate. Every attempt is made to assure the accuracy and timeliness of this information. However, this information changes frequently as residents are discharged and admitted, or resident conditions change. We advise interpreting this information cautiously and supplementing it with information from the Ombudsman's office, the State Survey Agency, or other sources.

    Some MDS items used to calculate the quality measures consider the resident's condition during previous days prior to the assessment date. The following table provides these "observation" or "look back" time frames.

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse:

  • Unexplained injuries or bruises
  • Over or under medication
  • Visible cuts, bruises, or welts
  • Rapid weight loss or weight gain
  • Dehydration, malnutrition, and bedsores
  • Unsanitary living conditions
  • Infections
  • Broken bones
  • Sudden death