A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of New Port Richey. 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 request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | 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 | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | Y |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-10-01 | 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 | 2021-07-15 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-14 | 2021-08-16 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-14 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-05 | 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 | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-05 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | 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 | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | 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 | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | 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 | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-17 | N |
