A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palm Garden of Tampa. 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 a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| 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 | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-15 | 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 | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-23 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-23 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | 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 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | 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 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | 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 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| 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 | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-14 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-14 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-14 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-14 | 2020-02-16 | N |
