Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Idaho Falls
Updated as of November 01, 2016
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-06-05 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2014-02-14 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2012-12-14 | 2013-01-18 | N |
