Deficiency Records for El Paso Health Care Center
Updated as of October 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for El Paso Health Care Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-31 | 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 | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-31 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-31 | 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 | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-31 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-31 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-30 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-30 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-26 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-26 | 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 | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-26 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-26 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-26 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-26 | 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 | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-26 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-08-11 | 2016-08-26 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-10-15 | 2015-11-03 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-10-15 | 2015-11-03 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-10-15 | 2015-11-02 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-10-15 | 2015-11-02 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2015-10-16 | 2015-10-23 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2015-10-16 | 2015-10-23 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-10-16 | 2015-10-19 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-10-16 | 2015-10-19 | N |
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility | Health | 2015-07-14 | 2015-07-27 | Y |
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility | Health | 2015-07-14 | 2015-07-27 | Y |
| Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2015-03-17 | 2015-03-26 | Y |
| Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2015-03-17 | 2015-03-26 | Y |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-11-30 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-11-30 | N |
| Hire sufficient dietary support personnel. | Health | 2014-10-31 | 2014-11-06 | Y |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2014-10-31 | 2014-11-06 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-10-31 | 2014-11-06 | Y |
| Hire sufficient dietary support personnel. | Health | 2014-10-31 | 2014-11-06 | Y |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2014-10-31 | 2014-11-06 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-10-31 | 2014-11-06 | Y |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-31 | N |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-31 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-31 | N |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-10-01 | 2014-10-15 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2014-09-25 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2014-09-25 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-10-01 | 2014-10-15 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2014-09-25 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2014-09-25 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-23 | 2014-10-15 | N |
| Tell 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 | 2013-10-29 | 2013-11-24 | Y |
| Tell 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 | 2013-10-29 | 2013-11-24 | Y |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| The appropriate emergency electrical system. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| The appropriate emergency electrical system. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | Not Fixed | N |
