Deficiency Records for Brickyard Healthcare - Laporte Care Center
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Brickyard Healthcare - Laporte 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-26 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-26 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-26 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-26 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-26 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | 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 | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-22 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-09 | 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 | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-24 | 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 | 2019-10-28 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-28 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-28 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-28 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | 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 | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-27 | N |
