A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Tucson. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-06-22 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-06 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-07-17 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-08 | Y |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-03 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-03 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-03 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-03 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-03 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-03 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-03 | N |
| Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | Health | 2024-01-05 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-01-05 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-01-05 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-01-05 | Not Fixed | Y |
