A list of the most recent deficiencies for Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce. 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 and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-02 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-02 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-02 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-02 | 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 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-02 | 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 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-02 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-06 | 2023-12-02 | N |
| Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-06 | 2023-12-02 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-04 | 2023-02-04 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-05 | 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 | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-08-28 | 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 | 2021-06-17 | 2021-08-28 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-08-28 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-26 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-26 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-26 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-26 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | 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 | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | 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 | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | 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 | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-04-27 | 2021-05-27 | Y |
