A list of the most recent deficiencies for La Vida Buena Healthcare. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | Y |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | Y |
| The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | 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 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | 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 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | 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 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-23 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | 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 | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | 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 | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | 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 | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | 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 | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | 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 | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-15 | Y |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-01 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-01 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-01 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-01 | 2022-04-15 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-01 | 2022-04-15 | 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 | 2021-01-07 | 2021-02-02 | 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 | 2021-01-07 | 2021-02-02 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2021-01-07 | 2021-02-02 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2021-01-06 | 2021-02-02 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-01-06 | 2021-02-02 | N |
