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Inspection Overview

Modoc Medical Center D-p Snf has been cited for a total of 35 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In California, the average facility has **64.18 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: 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: 2025-04-17
Correction Date: 2025-04-25
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2025-04-17
Correction Date: 2025-04-25
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2025-04-17
Correction Date: 2025-04-25
Category: Infection Control 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: 2025-04-01
Correction Date: 2025-04-01
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey Date: 2023-12-05
Correction Date: 2023-12-15
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Survey Date: 2023-11-06
Correction Date: 2023-11-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey Date: 2023-10-05
Correction Date: 2023-11-01
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2023-10-05
Correction Date: 2023-10-26
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey Date: 2023-05-30
Correction Date: 2023-06-20
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2023-05-30
Correction Date: 2023-06-20
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2022-06-16
Correction Date: 2022-07-15
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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: 2022-06-16
Correction Date: 2022-07-15
Category: Pharmacy Service 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: 2022-06-16
Correction Date: 2022-07-15
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey Date: 2022-06-16
Correction Date: 2022-07-15
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: B

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey Date: 2022-06-16
Correction Date: 2022-07-15
Category: Administration 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: 2022-06-16
Correction Date: 2022-07-15
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: B

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

Survey Date: 2022-06-03
Correction Date: 2022-06-28
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2022-04-05
Correction Date: 2022-05-03
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey Date: 2021-07-14
Correction Date: 2021-08-13
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: 2021-06-10
Correction Date: 2021-07-20
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: 2021-04-21
Correction Date: 2021-05-21
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey Date: 2020-10-22
Correction Date: 2020-11-20
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2020-10-22
Correction Date: 2020-11-20
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey Date: 2019-12-19
Correction Date: 2020-01-28
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: 2019-12-19
Correction Date: 2020-01-28
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: B

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey Date: 2018-11-01
Correction Date: 2018-12-17
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey Date: 2018-11-01
Correction Date: 2018-12-17
Category: Resident Rights 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: 2018-11-01
Correction Date: 2018-12-17
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-11-01
Correction Date: 2018-12-17
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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: 2018-11-01
Correction Date: 2018-12-17
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

Survey Date: 2018-11-01
Correction Date: 2018-12-17
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2018-11-01
Correction Date: 2018-12-17
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey Date: 2018-11-01
Correction Date: 2018-12-17
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2018-11-01
Correction Date: 2018-12-17
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Have policies on smoking.

Survey Date: 2018-11-01
Correction Date: 2018-12-17
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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