A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Longmont. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-13 | 2024-04-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-13 | 2024-03-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-16 | 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 | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-13 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-05 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-09 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2022-09-28 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2022-09-28 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-09-28 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-28 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-04 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-04 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-04 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-30 | 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 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-30 | N |
