A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Sarasota. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-13 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-13 | 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 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-13 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-13 | 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 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-12 | 2023-05-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-12 | 2023-05-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-12 | 2023-05-13 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | 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 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-04-26 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-25 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-24 | 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 | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-20 | 2019-10-09 | N |
