Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Blount County

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Updated as of March 01, 2020

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Blount County. 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 a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2019-01-24 2019-03-10 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 ne Health 2019-01-24 2019-03-10 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-01-24 2019-03-10 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2018-01-29 2018-03-17 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2018-01-31 2018-03-17 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-01-31 2018-03-17 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 2018-01-31 2018-03-17 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-01-31 2018-03-17 N