Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Attleboro

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Updated as of October 01, 2020

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Attleboro. 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?
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 2020-01-09 2020-03-12 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2020-01-09 2020-03-10 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 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 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-14 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2018-10-31 2018-11-05 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2017-06-29 2017-08-10 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2017-06-29 2017-08-10 N
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2017-06-29 2017-08-10 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-06-29 2017-08-10 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-06-29 2017-08-10 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-06-29 2017-07-20 N