Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz

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Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz has been cited for a total of 76 deficiencies since we began saving each survey. We believe it is worthwhile to show how things are and were. Some improve and some get worse. Rather than a snapshot, we take s longer view than most. A longer view, we believe, paints a better and more worthwhile picture. We start from them most recent and go back as you scroll down.

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Since we bagan longer term (multi year tracking, numbers will naturally be higher than 3 (or so surverys).
There are 1244 nursing homes in California with a total of 104,457 deficiencies resulting in an average of 83.97 deficiencies per nursing home.

The following table describes how deficiencies are scored. An easy way to remember the severity of a deficiency's scope is that the further along in the alphabet (A through L) the scope value is, the more severe the deficiency is.
Additionally, A through F means no actual harm has happened.

Table describing the severity and scope of deficiencies

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Deficiency Cited, Scope, survery date, stems from a complaint, and Date of Correction

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-10-09

Corrected:

2023-10-30

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-01-05

Corrected:

2023-02-05

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-01-05

Corrected:

2023-02-05

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.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-11-29

Corrected:

2022-12-28

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.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-11-29

Corrected:

2022-12-28

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

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.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

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.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

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.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-08-19

Corrected:

2022-09-12

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-01-03

Corrected:

2022-01-20

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-01-03

Corrected:

2022-01-20

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-01-22

Corrected:

2021-02-22

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-01-22

Corrected:

2021-02-22

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-12-23

Corrected:

2021-02-08

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

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.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-12-05

Corrected:

2019-12-23

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category:

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

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.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Ensure each resident�s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

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.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category:

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

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.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Ensure each resident�s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

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.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-13

Corrected:

2019-01-15

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