Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-06 | 2023-12-04 | 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 | 2023-11-06 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-06 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-21 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-21 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-21 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-21 | 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 | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-21 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-21 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-21 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | 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 | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | 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 | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-03 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-06 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-06 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-06 | N |
| 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 | 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-06 | N |
