A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. 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 | 2019-05-24 | 2019-06-27 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-06-27 | 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 | 2019-05-24 | 2019-06-27 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-06-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-06-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-06-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-06-27 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-16 | 2018-11-19 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-16 | 2018-11-19 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-16 | 2018-11-19 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-16 | 2018-11-19 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-16 | 2018-11-19 | 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 | 2018-01-12 | 2018-02-15 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-01-12 | 2018-02-15 | N |
| 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 | 2018-01-12 | 2018-02-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-01-12 | 2018-02-15 | 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 | 2018-01-12 | 2018-02-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-12 | 2018-02-15 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-01-12 | 2018-02-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-01-12 | 2018-02-15 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-31 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-31 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-31 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-31 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-31 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-28 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-28 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-28 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-28 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-28 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-28 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-28 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-12 | 2016-02-16 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-12 | 2016-02-16 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-12 | 2016-02-16 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-12 | 2016-02-16 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-12 | 2016-02-16 | N |
