A list of the most recent deficiencies for Argentine 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | 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 | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | 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 | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | 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 | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | 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 | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | 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 | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | Y |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-11 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-11 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-11 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-02 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-02 | 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 | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | 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 | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | 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 | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | 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 | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-13 | N |
