A list of the most recent deficiencies for Gulf Shores Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | 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 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | N |
| Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | 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 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | Health | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-24 | Y |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-29 | 2024-03-08 | 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 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-17 | Y |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-17 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-29 | 2022-10-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-29 | 2022-09-30 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-29 | 2022-09-30 | 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 | 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-15 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-09-07 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-09-07 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-04-01 | 2021-05-03 | Y |
