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Inspection Overview

Washington Veteran Home-retsil has been cited for a total of 88 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Washington, the average facility has **70.40 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2025-03-14
Correction Date: 2025-04-21
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2025-03-14
Correction Date: 2025-04-21
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-12-20
Correction Date: 2025-01-29
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey Date: 2024-12-20
Correction Date: 2025-01-29
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-07-12
Correction Date: 2024-08-22
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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.

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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.

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2024-04-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-05
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-03-08
Correction Date: 2024-04-15
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2023-11-09
Correction Date: 2023-12-11
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-09
Correction Date: 2023-12-11
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey Date: 2023-09-14
Correction Date: 2023-10-31
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2023-06-23
Correction Date: 2023-07-19
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2023-06-23
Correction Date: 2023-07-19
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-06-23
Correction Date: 2023-07-19
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-06-23
Correction Date: 2023-07-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-06-23
Correction Date: 2023-07-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2023-06-23
Correction Date: 2023-07-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2023-06-23
Correction Date: 2023-07-19
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-06-01
Correction Date: 2023-07-12
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2023-01-30
Correction Date: 2023-02-28
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey Date: 2023-01-30
Correction Date: 2023-02-28
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-01-05
Correction Date: 2023-02-10
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-01-05
Correction Date: 2023-02-10
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey Date: 2022-10-10
Correction Date: 2022-11-11
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-10-03
Correction Date: 2022-11-01
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2022-07-27
Correction Date: 2022-09-02
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-06-02
Correction Date: 2022-06-30
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey Date: 2022-05-12
Correction Date: 2022-06-30
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2022-05-12
Correction Date: 2022-06-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey Date: 2022-03-25
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2021-08-31
Correction Date: 2021-10-08
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2021-07-14
Correction Date: 2021-08-27
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2020-10-15
Correction Date: 2020-11-18
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey Date: 2019-06-10
Correction Date: 2019-07-23
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2018-04-11
Correction Date: 2018-05-24
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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