Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

• Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 13, 2026

• Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2026

• Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 13, 2026

• Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 13, 2026

• 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.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2026

• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026

• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026

• Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 13, 2026

• Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• 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.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2024

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

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• 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.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2024

• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 1, 2024

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 19, 2024

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2023

• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023

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

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023

• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023

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

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023

• Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 17, 2023

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

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023

• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2023

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2023

• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2023

• Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2023

• Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2023

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2023

• 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.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2023

• 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.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2023

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is located at 751 Medical Center Court in Chula Vista, California.

Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr Snf is a skilled nursing and long-term care community with a 3.4 out of 5 rating from 437 Google reviews. No detailed review text or amenity information was provided, so specific family feedback on care quality or day-to-day experience isn't available here.

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 51 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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