Deficiency Records for El Paso Health Care Center
Updated as of June 01, 2019
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-13 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-29 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-25 | 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 | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-25 | 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 | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-25 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-25 | N |
| Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-25 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-25 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-24 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-24 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-03 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-12 | 2017-10-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-09-18 | 2017-10-10 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-09-18 | 2017-10-04 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-09-18 | 2017-10-04 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-09-18 | 2017-10-04 | 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 | 2017-09-18 | 2017-10-04 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2017-09-18 | 2017-10-04 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2017-09-18 | 2017-10-04 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-12 | 2017-10-03 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-12 | 2017-10-03 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-12 | 2017-10-03 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2017-09-18 | 2017-10-03 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-12 | 2017-09-27 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-12 | 2017-09-15 | N |
| Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-12 | 2017-09-14 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-12 | 2017-09-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-12 | 2017-09-13 | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| The appropriate emergency electrical system. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-10 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-10-19 | 2016-10-21 | Y |
| 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 |
| 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 |
