Deficiency Records for Baton Rouge Health Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Baton Rouge 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?
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2023-10-04 2023-11-15 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 2023-10-04 2023-11-15 Y
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2023-10-04 2023-11-15 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-08-23 2023-09-20 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-07-06 2023-07-13 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2023-07-06 2023-07-13 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2023-07-06 2023-07-13 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-01-12 2023-02-07 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-10-27 2022-11-23 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-10-27 2022-11-23 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-10-27 2022-11-23 Y
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2022-07-28 2022-08-26 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2022-07-28 2022-08-26 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 2022-07-28 2022-08-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-07-28 2022-08-26 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2022-07-27 2022-08-15 N
Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors. Fire Safety 2022-07-27 2022-08-10 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-06-15 2022-06-15 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-04-22 2021-05-21 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-04-22 2021-05-21 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-04-22 2021-05-21 N