Deficiency Records for Las Estancias By Pure Health

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Las Estancias By Pure Health. 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?
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-11-17 2024-01-05 Y
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 2023-11-17 2024-01-05 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 2023-11-17 2024-01-05 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-11-17 2024-01-05 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2023-11-14 2023-12-28 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2023-11-14 2023-12-15 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-07-10 2023-08-18 Y
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2022-12-28 2023-01-20 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 N
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 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 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-08-22 2022-09-22 Y
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-08-16 2022-09-16 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2022-08-16 2022-09-16 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 2021-04-28 2021-07-09 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-04-28 2021-07-09 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-04-28 2021-07-09 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 2021-04-28 2021-07-09 N
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2021-05-04 2021-06-04 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2021-05-04 2021-06-04 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2021-05-04 2021-06-04 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-05-04 2021-06-04 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2021-05-04 2021-06-04 N