Deficiency Records for Palm Garden of Largo
Updated as of April 01, 2019
This is not the most recent data for Palm Garden of Largo. For the most recent information, click here.
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 ne | 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 |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-05 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-10-06 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-10-06 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-10-06 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-10-06 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2017-01-22 | 2017-03-02 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-01-22 | 2017-03-02 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-01-22 | 2017-03-02 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-01-22 | 2017-03-02 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-10-11 | 2016-11-10 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-10-11 | 2016-11-10 | Y |
| Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-06 | N |
| Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-06 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-06 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-06 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-06 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-06 | N |
| Properly constructed piped-in oxygen systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-06 | N |
| Proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-06 | 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 | 2016-07-08 | 2016-08-06 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-07-08 | 2016-08-06 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-07-08 | 2016-08-06 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-07-08 | 2016-08-06 | N |
