Deficiency Records for Retirement and Nursing Center Austin
Updated as of February 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Retirement and Nursing Center Austin. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | Health | 2017-08-10 | 2017-08-21 | Y |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-25 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-06-16 | 2017-07-13 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-06-16 | 2017-07-13 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2017-06-16 | 2017-07-13 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-06-16 | 2017-07-13 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-06-16 | 2017-07-13 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-06-16 | 2017-07-13 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2017-06-16 | 2017-07-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-04-28 | 2017-05-28 | Y |
| Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | Health | 2016-10-25 | 2016-11-01 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-07-29 | 2016-08-15 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-07-29 | 2016-08-15 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-07-21 | 2016-08-15 | Y |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-29 | 2016-08-09 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-06-30 | 2016-08-09 | N |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | Health | 2016-06-30 | 2016-08-09 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-06-30 | 2016-08-09 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2016-06-30 | 2016-08-09 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-06-30 | 2016-08-09 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-06-22 | 2016-07-12 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-06-22 | 2016-07-12 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-03-11 | 2016-04-15 | Y |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2016-03-11 | 2016-04-15 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-03-11 | 2016-04-15 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-12-18 | 2015-12-25 | Y |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-07 | 2015-08-10 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-10 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-10 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-10 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-10 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-10 | N |
| Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-10 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2015-06-03 | 2015-06-10 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-06-03 | 2015-06-10 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-04-15 | 2015-04-23 | Y |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2015-04-15 | 2015-04-23 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2015-03-18 | 2015-03-19 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-03-18 | 2015-03-19 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-03-18 | 2015-03-19 | Y |
