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Deficiency Records for Odessa Health Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Odessa Health Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Odessa Health Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-04-14 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | 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 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | 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 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | 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 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| 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 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | 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 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | 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 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | Y |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | Y |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-21 | 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 | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-23 | Y |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-23 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-23 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-23 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-23 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-23 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2025-04-09 | 2025-05-23 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2025-04-09 | 2025-05-23 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2025-04-09 | 2025-05-23 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-19 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-01-02 | 2024-12-31 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-08-08 | 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 | 2024-05-28 | 2024-08-08 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-08-08 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | 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 | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-28 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| 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 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-24 | N |