Deficiency Records for Blue Lake Post Acute
Updated as of April 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Blue Lake Post Acute. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-08 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-02 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-05-04 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-05-04 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-15 | 2016-12-17 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-11-17 | 2016-12-17 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-11-17 | 2016-12-17 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2015-06-10 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2015-06-10 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
| Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
| Choose a doctor to serve as the medical director to create resident care policies and coordinate medical care in the facility. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-07-08 | Y |
