Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of South Las Vegas
Updated as of August 01, 2021
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-02 | 2021-03-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-12-16 | 2021-01-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-09-15 | 2020-10-23 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2020-09-15 | 2020-10-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-04-14 | 2020-06-19 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-09 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-04-09 | Y |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-07 | 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 | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-07 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-07 | Y |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-09-23 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Y |
| 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 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-22 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-22 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-22 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-22 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-11-14 | 2018-12-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-11-14 | 2018-12-28 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-08-23 | 2018-10-10 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-08-23 | 2018-10-10 | Y |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2018-08-23 | 2018-10-10 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | 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 | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | 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 | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | 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 | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | 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 | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-13 | 2018-06-04 | 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 | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-17 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-04-16 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-04-16 | 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 | 2017-03-03 | 2017-04-16 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-04-16 | 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 | 2017-03-03 | 2017-04-16 | N |
| Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-04-16 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-04-16 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-04-16 | N |
