A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Boise. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-19 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-02-02 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-12-03 | 2022-02-02 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-02-02 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-12-03 | 2022-02-02 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-02-02 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-02-02 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-02-02 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-02-02 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2021-04-27 | 2021-06-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-04-27 | 2021-06-04 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-27 | 2021-06-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | 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 | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | 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 | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | 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 | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | 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 | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-04-27 | 2020-03-01 | Y |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | 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 | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | 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 | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | 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 | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | 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 | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-31 | 2018-07-18 | N |
