Deficiency Records for Retirement and Nursing Center Austin
Updated as of January 01, 2021
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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? |
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-04-10 | 2020-04-14 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-31 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-31 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-31 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-31 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-31 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-31 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-07 | Y |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-07 | Y |
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2018-08-31 | 2018-09-29 | Y |
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2018-06-06 | 2018-07-03 | Y |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-06-06 | 2018-07-03 | Y |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-15 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-11 | N |
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-11 | N |
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-11 | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-11 | N |
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 | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-11 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-11 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-05-17 | 2018-06-11 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-04-09 | 2018-04-30 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-03-28 | 2018-04-13 | Y |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-02-23 | 2018-03-22 | Y |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-02-23 | 2018-03-22 | Y |
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2018-03-01 | 2018-03-14 | Y |
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-03-02 | 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 |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | Not Fixed | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | Not Fixed | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | Not Fixed | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | Not Fixed | N |