Care Citations

Palo Alto Post-Acute

911 BRYANT STREET, PALO ALTO, CA, 94301 · 6503270511

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
4 / 5
Health inspection rating
3 / 5
Staffing rating
3 / 5
Certified beds
66
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
COVENANT CARE

Inspection findings on record (38)

Quoted exactly as CMS published them. We do not rewrite findings.

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0804 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0881 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0583 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0605 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0656 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0697 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0700 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0756 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0757 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0759 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0912 · scope/severity B · potential for minimal harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0814 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0656 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0700 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0645 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0806 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0919 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0912 · scope/severity B · potential for minimal harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0756 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0758 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0637 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0912 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Recorded as corrected on .

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 055646