Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of South Las Vegas
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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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? |
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-04-21 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2016-04-21 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-04-21 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-04-21 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | Health | 2016-04-21 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-20 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-20 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-20 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-20 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-20 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Properly constructed piped-in oxygen systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-20 | 2016-06-08 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-25 | Y |
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-25 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-03-13 | 2015-04-06 | Y |
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2015-03-13 | 2015-04-06 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-03-13 | 2015-04-06 | N |
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-03-13 | 2015-04-06 | N |
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-03-13 | 2015-04-06 | N |
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2015-03-13 | 2015-04-06 | N |
Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-20 | 2015-03-27 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-17 | Y |
Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-04-11 | 2014-05-16 | N |
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-10 | 2014-05-16 | N |