Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan Snf

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Nursing Homes California Norwalk Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan Snf

Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan Snf has been cited for a total of 84 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

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-07-12

Corrected:

2023-08-04

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:

2023-07-12

Corrected:

2023-08-04

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Category:

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-05-09

Corrected:

2023-05-26

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category:

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2023-05-09

Corrected:

2023-05-26

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-08-12

Corrected:

2021-09-07

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-08-12

Corrected:

2021-09-07

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident�s preferences and goals.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident�s preferences and goals.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-07-02

Corrected:

2021-08-10

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:

2021-06-09

Corrected:

2021-08-25

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:

2021-06-09

Corrected:

2021-08-25

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-10-21

Corrected:

2021-01-11

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-08-05

Corrected:

2020-09-10

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

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:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident�s preferences and goals.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

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:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

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:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident�s preferences and goals.

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

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:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-01-10

Corrected:

2020-02-18

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

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.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

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:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

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:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

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:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

Category:

Administration Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

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.

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

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:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

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:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

Category:

Administration Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-02-01

Corrected:

2019-03-27

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