Deficiency Records for Mcallen Nursing Center
Updated as of November 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Mcallen Nursing Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-25 | 2022-06-27 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-05-25 | 2022-06-27 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-14 | 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 | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-14 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-14 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-15 | 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 | 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-05 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-05 | 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 | 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-05 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-05 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-05 | Y |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-16 | Y |
| 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 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-16 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-23 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-23 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-23 | Y |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-23 | Y |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-23 | Y |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-23 | Y |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-23 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-23 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-23 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-08-19 | 2020-09-07 | Y |
| The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-20 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2018-12-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2018-12-31 | N |
