CMS Inspection Results for CASA ARENA BLANCA NURSING CENTER

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

• 04/08/2009 Health Survey for CASA ARENA BLANCA NURSING CENTER

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	Actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Pattern	Actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Pattern	Actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 04/01/2009 Fire Safety Survey for CASA ARENA BLANCA NURSING CENTER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly protected cooking facilities.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 03/24/2008 Health Survey for CASA ARENA BLANCA NURSING CENTER

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that residents are well nourished.	Isolated	Actual harm
1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting.	Pattern	Actual harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Actual harm
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Pattern	Actual harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

 

• 03/12/2008 Fire Safety Survey for CASA ARENA BLANCA NURSING CENTER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly protected cooking facilities.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
an approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 04/25/2007 Fire Safety Survey for CASA ARENA BLANCA NURSING CENTER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 04/05/2007 Health Survey for CASA ARENA BLANCA NURSING CENTER

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm