A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palm Terrace Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-30 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-25 | Y |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-28 | 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 | 2019-12-13 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| 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 | 2019-12-13 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-19 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-19 | 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 | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-19 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-19 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | 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 | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | 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 | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
| 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 | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
| 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 | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2019-02-05 | N |
