A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Auburn. 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? |
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | 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 | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | 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 | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | 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 | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | 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 | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | N |
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2022-03-25 | 2022-04-25 | Y |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-11 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-11 | 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 | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-09 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-12 | 2019-04-06 | N |
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-12 | 2019-03-30 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
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 | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | 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 | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | 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 | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-12 | 2019-03-22 | N |