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The Covington Care Center

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Nursing Homes California Aliso Viejo The Covington Care Center

The Covington Care Center has been cited for a total of 46 deficiencies in our most recent deficiency data, which typically covers 3 health and fire safety surveys.

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There are 1181 nursing homes in California with a total of 57,802 deficiencies resulting in an average of 48.94 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, and Date of Correction
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
B
Corrected:
02-09-2020
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-09-2020
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
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-09-2020
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:
B
Corrected:
02-09-2020
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 ne
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-09-2020
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:
D
Corrected:
02-09-2020
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-09-2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
02-09-2020
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
02-09-2020
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-13-2019
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
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-09-2019
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-09-2019
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-09-2019
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:
F
Corrected:
02-09-2019
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
B
Corrected:
02-09-2019
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Category:
Environmental Deficiencies
Scope:
B
Corrected:
02-09-2019
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.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-09-2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-09-2019
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:
E
Corrected:
02-28-2018
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-28-2018
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-28-2018
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-28-2018
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:
D
Corrected:
02-28-2018
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
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-28-2018
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Category:
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Category:
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Category:
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Category:
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Provide emergency officials contact information.
Category:
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Category:
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Category:
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Category:
Egress Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Category:
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Scope:
E
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Category:
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
02-24-2020
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Category:
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Category:
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Category:
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Category:
Egress Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
03-26-2018
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Category:
Egress Deficiencies
Scope:
C
Corrected:
03-26-2018
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
C
Corrected:
03-26-2018

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