Columbia Basin Hospital

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Columbia Basin Hospital, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Apr 24, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure refrigerated medications were stored at proper temperatures in 1 of 1 medication refrigerator. The failure placed residents at risk of medications that could cause unintended outcomes due to improper storage. Findings Include. Review of the TUBERSOL(R) Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative ([PPD], a serum used in a skin test to help diagnose tuberculosis infection) manufacturer's package insert showed the medication should be stored as follows: Refrigeration: Store at 2 degrees to 8 degrees Celsius (C) (35degrees to 46 degrees Fahrenheit [F]). No Freezing: Do not freeze; discard if the product has been exposed to freezing temperatures. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF838Feb 2, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to perform an annual review of the Facility Assessment (FA, an evaluation that determine what resources are required to meet each resident's care/service needs with the facility's resident population) and did not include a representative of the governing body or medical director in the development of the FA. Additionally, the FA failed to address the staffing competencies necessary to provide the level and types of care needed for the resident population. These failures placed all residents at risk of unidentified and/or unmet care and service needs. Findings included . Review of the 02/03/2023 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) State Operations Manual - Appendix PP, showed, CFR 483.70(e) Facility assessment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF868Feb 2, 2024

  Based on interview and record review the facility failed to; 1) maintain a Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee that included the medical director, or their designee, to participate in the committee's effort for 3 of 3 quarterly (Q, every three months) meetings (Q1, Q2, Q3 2023) reviewed for the QAA process, and 2) ensure that a thorough analysis of the high risk/adverse events were acted upon, and, a good faith attempt was made (once the facility had become aware of the adverse event) to correct quality deficiency and care concerns identified by the facility's infection control committee (which information was submitted to the facility's QAPI committee) for 2 of 3 quarterly meetings (Q2 and Q3 2023), reviewed for QAPI and infection control concerns identified on survey. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Feb 2, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control interventions intended to mitigate the risk of exposure and transmission of COVID-19 (an infectious disease-causing respiratory illness with symptoms including cough, fever, new or worsening malaise, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing, that could result in severe impairment or death) were consistently implemented during a COVID-19 outbreak [two or more facility-acquired cases with epi-linkage (an overlap on the same unit or other patient location, or having the potential to have been cared for by common healthcare professionals (HCP) within a seven day time period of each other)]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF585Jan 13, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to have a system in place to resolve grievances (a resident concern or complaint) promptly for seven of seven residents (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9) reviewed for grievances. The failure to ensure that concerns were addressed, followed-up on, and resolved, delayed interventions for one of one resident (1) and placed all facility residents at risk for unmet care needs and a diminished quality of life. Findings included . […]