Deficiency Records for Laredo South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Laredo South Nursing and Rehabilitation 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?
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-21 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 2023-04-06 2023-05-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-21 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 2023-04-06 2023-05-21 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 2023-04-06 2023-05-21 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 2023-04-06 2023-05-21 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-21 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-21 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-21 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-04-19 2023-05-16 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-04-19 2023-05-16 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 2022-02-17 2022-03-14 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2022-02-17 2022-03-14 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2022-02-17 2022-02-18 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2020-11-06 2021-01-05 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-11-06 2020-12-21 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2020-11-06 2020-12-21 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 2020-11-06 2020-12-21 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-11-06 2020-12-21 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 2020-11-06 2020-12-21 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2020-11-06 Not Fixed N