Aspen Quality Care

Facility failed to ensure a national fingerprint background check was completed for 1 of 3 staff members.

Facility failed to notify primary care provider when resident's blood pressure readings were outside ordered parameters.

Facility failed to complete annual full assessments for 2 of 5 residents reviewed.

Facility owner is under contract with McKinstry to address fire protection/life safety system modifications.

The facility incorrectly limited a resident's visitor based on a POA's request, failing to uphold the resident's right to access persons and communication.

The facility failed to comply with long-term care resident rights regarding visitor access.

Facility failed to report a COVID-19 outbreak to the Complaint Resolution Unit for 3 residents.

Two small dogs on the premises were due for their vaccinations.

Facility failed to implement a respiratory protection program and ensure staff were fit tested for N95 masks.

Facility failed to provide medications as prescribed for 1 resident (Resident 1) during a COVID-19 infection.

Facility failed to obtain a medical testing site waiver (MTSW) license before performing on-site COVID-19 testing.

Facility was incorrectly utilizing the DSHS CARE assessment as the 14-day assessment and was unaware they were required to complete their own.

The facility failed to fully implement policies and procedures in support of services necessary to provide care and services for residents, specifically regarding fall protocol and notification.

Facility failed to ensure negotiated service agreements were signed annually by the resident or their representative for 2 residents.

Facility failed to ensure medications were administered as prescribed for 2 residents, resulting in missed antibiotic doses and ignored blood pressure hold parameters.

Facility failed to evaluate high blood pressure changes for 1 resident; no documentation of PCP notification or re-evaluation despite MAR instructions.

Facility failed to complete an annual safety assessment for the use of a floor to ceiling transfer pole and bedrail for 1 resident.

Facility failed to complete TB screening for 1 of 6 staff within 3 days of employment.

Facility failed to use a Hoyer lift as outlined in the negotiated service agreement for 1 resident.

Facility failed to ensure RN delegator re-evaluated residents and caregivers for delegated tasks every 90 days for 1 resident.