A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of South Las Vegas. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-04 | Y |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-04 | Y |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Have a properly installed medical gas master alarm panel. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | 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 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | 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 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | 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 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-01-04 | 2023-02-06 | Y |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2023-01-04 | 2023-02-06 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-08 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-13 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-13 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-13 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-13 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-13 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-13 | Y |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-13 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-12-20 | 2022-02-13 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-13 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-16 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-09-17 | 2021-11-05 | 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 | 2021-09-17 | 2021-11-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-17 | 2021-11-05 | Y |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2021-09-17 | 2021-11-05 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2021-09-17 | 2021-11-05 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-05-05 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-05-05 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-05-05 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | 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 | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | 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 | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | 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 | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | 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 | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | 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 | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2019-04-30 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-17 | N |
