Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Federal Way
Updated as of August 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Federal Way. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-06 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-06 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | 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 | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-15 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-15 | 2019-06-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-15 | 2019-05-20 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-15 | 2019-05-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-31 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | 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 | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-04 | Y |
| Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-15 | 2018-04-17 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-30 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-28 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-02 | 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 | 2017-09-26 | 2017-10-19 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-08-16 | 2017-09-01 | 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 | 2017-08-16 | 2017-09-01 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-08-16 | 2017-09-01 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-08-16 | 2017-09-01 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-08-16 | 2017-09-01 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2017-01-04 | N |
