Inspection Reports for Cogir of Northgate Memory Care
11039 17th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125, United States, WA, 98125
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 38
Deficiencies: 1
Jun 24, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior deficiency related to tuberculosis testing was corrected.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to ensure 1 of 1 staff member completed a chest x-ray within seven days of a positive tuberculosis blood test result, placing 38 residents at risk of exposure. |
Report Facts
Residents present during inspection: 38
Sample size for review: 7
Staff members with positive TB test: 1
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Le | NCI | Department staff who conducted inspection |
| Erin Steinbrenner | Nursing Consultant Institutional | Department staff who conducted inspection |
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed inspection and follow-up letters |
| Staff F | Business Office Manager | Interviewed regarding knowledge of staff positive TB test |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 38
Deficiencies: 1
Jan 10, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced on-site complaint investigation triggered by allegations that the Assisted Living Facility had positive COVID cases.
Findings
The Assisted Living Facility failed to follow their Respiratory Protection Program by ensuring all sampled staff met respirator mask fit-testing requirements, placing 38 residents at risk of COVID-19 exposure. The facility followed COVID guidelines for testing, reporting, and screening but did not ensure all staff were fit-tested for respirators.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was based on allegations that the Assisted Living Facility had positive COVID cases. The investigation found deficient practice related to failure to follow the Respiratory Protection Program and incomplete respirator fit-testing for staff.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to follow a Respiratory Protection Program by ensuring 3 of 3 sampled staff met respirator mask fit-testing requirements. |
Report Facts
Total residents: 38
Resident sample size: 2
Staff sample size: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Hayley Pinkham | ALF Licensor | Investigator and on-site verification staff |
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed the report and correspondence |
| Staff A | Health and Wellness Director, Respiratory Program Administrator responsible for scheduling fit testing | |
| Staff B | Caregiver | Sampled staff who had a fit test completed on 09/20/2022 but no record of another annual fit test |
| Staff C | Caregiver | Sampled staff with no record of completed fit testing |
| Staff D | Caregiver | Sampled staff with no record of completed fit testing |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 20
Aug 30, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an annual fire and life safety inspection of Cogir of Northgate Memory Care, followed by a required reinspection to verify correction of violations identified during the initial inspection.
Findings
The facility failed to gain and maintain compliance with state law during the initial inspection, with multiple violations related to fire alarm, fire detection, sprinkler system inspections, and fire safety equipment documentation. The reinspection found that one or more violations remained uncorrected.
Deficiencies (20)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the required smoke detector sensitivity testing. |
| The activity room had an extension cord in use as permanent wiring for a mini fridge. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual fire wall inspection has been completed. |
| Ceiling tiles in the back hall by the kitchen are missing, part of the smoke barrier. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual fire door inspection has been completed. |
| Kitchen door to dining room has a deadbolt in locked position preventing door closure. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual sprinkler system inspection. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 5 year internal piping inspection. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 3 year dry system full flow trip test. |
| Facility unable to provide documentation that the Fire Department Connection has been hydrostatically tested. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual backflow forward flow test. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the semi-annual kitchen suppression system servicing. |
| Kitchen suppression system was yellow tagged at last service and needs repair. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual fire alarm system testing. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly single station smoke alarm testing. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the required smoke detector sensitivity testing. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly carbon monoxide detector testing; CO detector in kitchen does not function. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly 30 second activation test for emergency lights. |
| Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual 90 minute power test for emergency lights. |
Report Facts
Next inspection scheduled on or after: Sep 29, 2023
Next inspection scheduled on or after: Aug 30, 2023
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Jesse Ward | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Named as the issuing Deputy State Fire Marshal conducting the inspection and reinspection |
| Brandon Delke | Executive Director | Named as the facility representative signing inspection documents |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 40
Deficiencies: 1
Feb 7, 2023
Visit Reason
The Department completed a complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility triggered by complaint numbers 67017, 67069, and 67334, related to an unwitnessed fall and alleged deficiencies in care.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility sought medical evaluation immediately after the fall, investigated the incident, ruled out abuse or neglect, and was following the resident's Negotiated Service Agreement. However, the facility failed to ensure that persons or organizations with access to electronic monitoring were identified in the residents' agreements, placing privacy at risk. A failed provider practice was identified and citations were written.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation triggered by complaint numbers 67017, 67069, and 67334 regarding an unwitnessed fall resulting in a fracture and concerns about care and safety. The fall was investigated and no abuse or neglect was found.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to ensure persons or organizations with access to electronic monitoring in resident apartments were identified in Negotiated Service Agreements, placing resident privacy at risk. |
Report Facts
Total residents: 40
Resident sample size: 40
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Hayley Pinkham | ALF Licensor | Department staff who conducted the inspection and provided consultation |
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed the letter regarding the complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 35
Deficiencies: 1
Feb 2, 2023
Visit Reason
The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 02/02/2023 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, confirming that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements and that previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, referencing complaint number 60108. The complaint investigation found the facility was not in compliance with licensing requirements as of 12/12/2022.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to include clearly defined roles and responsibilities in the Negotiated Service Agreement for family-provided supplies and private caregiver, causing residents to miss required medical testing and be at risk for not receiving necessary care and services. |
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 7
Complaint number: 60108
Compliance Determination numbers: 19322
Compliance Determination numbers: 16967
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Duran | Licensor | Department staff who inspected the facility and did off-site verification |
| Erin Steinbrenner | Nursing Consultant Institutional | Department staff who inspected the facility and did off-site verification |
| Jamie Singer | Field Manager | Signed letters related to inspection and follow-up |
| Staff M | Wellness Nurse | Interviewed regarding Resident 5's blood sugar test strips |
| Staff B | Activity Director | Interviewed regarding Resident 7's private caregiver |
| Staff H | Wellness Director | Interviewed regarding Resident 7's private caregiver |
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