Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Plano

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Plano. 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?
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-01-19 2023-03-03 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-01-19 2023-03-03 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2023-01-19 2023-03-03 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-01-19 2023-03-03 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-01-18 2023-03-03 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-05-24 2022-06-15 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-04-28 2022-06-01 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2021-10-21 2021-11-20 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 2021-10-21 2021-11-20 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2021-10-21 2021-11-20 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-13 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 2021-08-12 2021-09-13 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-13 Y
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 2021-08-12 2021-09-13 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 2021-08-12 2021-09-13 Y
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2019-10-10 2019-11-15 N