A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palm Garden of Largo. 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 voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2023-08-15 | 2023-09-11 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-15 | 2023-09-11 | Y |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2022-03-07 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-10 | 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 | 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-10 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-10 | Y |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-09-11 | 2020-10-11 | 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 | 2020-09-11 | 2020-10-11 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2020-09-09 | 2020-10-11 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-09 | 2020-10-11 | 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 | 2020-09-09 | 2020-10-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-09 | 2020-10-11 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-09 | 2020-10-11 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-13 | 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 | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-13 | 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 | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-11 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-11 | 2019-01-13 | N |
