Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
17 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F803 - Menus and nutritional adequacy
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F908 - Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F756 - Drug Regimen Review
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F801 - Staffing
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0311GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0346GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0354GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0362GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F926 - Establish policies, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the February 29, 2024 survey of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF?
This was a inspection survey of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF on February 29, 2024. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF on February 29, 2024?
Yes, 17 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed ..."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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