A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palo Pinto 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-12-14 | 2024-01-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-14 | 2024-01-14 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-09 | Y |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-22 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-22 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-22 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-01 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-01 | 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 | 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-01 | Y |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-01 | Y |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-01 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-07-01 | Y |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-28 | 2023-01-17 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-19 | 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 | 2022-07-23 | 2022-08-11 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-23 | 2022-08-11 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2022-04-15 | 2022-05-15 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-04-15 | 2022-05-15 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-04-15 | 2022-05-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-15 | 2022-05-15 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2022-04-15 | 2022-05-15 | 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 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-11 | N |
