Deficiency Records for Cascades at Port Arthur

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cascades at Port Arthur. 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?
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 Y
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 Y
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 Y
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 Y
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 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 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 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 2023-09-13 2023-10-13 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-10-03 2023-10-06 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-10-03 2023-10-06 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-08-03 2023-09-01 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-08-03 2023-09-01 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-08-03 2023-09-01 Y
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Health 2023-06-27 2023-07-19 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-04-14 2023-07-14 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-04-14 2023-07-14 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-05-08 2023-05-19 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-04-14 2023-05-01 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-04-14 2023-05-01 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-04-14 2023-05-01 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 2022-08-10 2022-09-07 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-08-10 2022-09-07 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 2022-08-22 2022-08-24 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2021-06-15 2021-07-13 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 2021-06-15 2021-06-22 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 2021-06-15 2021-06-18 N