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Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Banner Elk
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Banner Elk. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Banner Elk. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2025-08-06 | 2025-08-22 | 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 | 2025-08-06 | 2025-08-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-08-06 | 2025-08-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2024-08-21 | 2024-09-12 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2024-08-21 | 2024-09-12 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2024-08-21 | 2024-09-12 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-24 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-24 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-24 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-24 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-12 | N |