A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Paradise Valley. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-12-22 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-12-22 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-12-22 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-09-15 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | 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 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | 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 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | 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 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | 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 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | 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 | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2023-07-17 | 2023-09-12 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-21 | Y |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-01 | Y |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-01 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-01 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-01 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-01 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-20 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-20 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-20 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-16 | Y |
| 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 | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-10 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-10 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-06 | N |
