Deficiency Records for Ft Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ft Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-10-04 | 2023-11-04 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-04 | 2023-11-04 | Y |
| Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | Health | 2023-10-04 | 2023-11-04 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-10 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-10 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-10 | 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 | 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-10 | Y |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-07 | 2023-08-07 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-07 | 2023-08-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-29 | 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 | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-29 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-03 | 2022-04-03 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-03 | 2022-04-03 | N |
| Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-03 | 2022-04-03 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-26 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-26 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-26 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-26 | 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 | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-26 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-26 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-26 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-26 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-02-18 | 2021-03-18 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2021-02-18 | 2021-03-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2021-02-18 | 2021-03-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-02-18 | 2021-03-18 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-02-17 | 2021-03-18 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-17 | 2021-03-18 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-02-17 | 2021-03-18 | N |
