Deficiency Records for University Health Lakewood Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for University Health Lakewood 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?
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2023-11-14 2024-01-03 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-11-14 2024-01-03 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-11-14 2024-01-03 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 2023-11-14 2024-01-03 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-11-14 2024-01-03 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-11-14 2024-01-03 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-11-30 2023-01-06 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-11-30 2023-01-06 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-05 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-05 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-05 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 2022-03-25 2022-05-05 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 2022-03-25 2022-05-05 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-02 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 2022-03-25 2022-05-02 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-03-25 2022-04-19 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2022-03-25 2022-04-15 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-03-25 2022-03-25 N
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Fire Safety 2022-03-25 2022-03-25 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-03-25 2022-03-25 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-03-25 2022-03-25 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2022-03-25 2022-03-25 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-03-25 2022-03-25 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 2019-05-30 2019-07-11 N