Deficiency Records for Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center
Updated as of July 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ft Worth Southwest 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-10 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-30 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-30 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-30 | 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 | 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-30 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-30 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-30 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-16 | 2019-08-19 | 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 | 2019-06-14 | Y |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-14 | Y |
| Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-11-21 | Y |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-03 | 2018-10-26 | 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 | 2018-10-03 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-03 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-03 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-10-06 | 2018-10-26 | 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 | 2018-10-06 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-10-06 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-10-06 | 2018-10-26 | 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 | 2018-10-06 | 2018-10-26 | 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 | 2018-10-06 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2018-10-06 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2018-10-06 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-10-06 | 2018-10-26 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-06-18 | 2018-06-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-03-09 | 2018-04-02 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-03-09 | 2018-04-02 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-03-09 | 2018-04-02 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-02-03 | 2018-02-28 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-02-03 | 2018-02-28 | Y |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2018-02-03 | 2018-02-28 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-11-16 | 2017-12-13 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-06 | 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 | 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-06 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-06 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | 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 | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-25 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-08-28 | N |
| Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-08-28 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-08-28 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-08-28 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-08-28 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-08-28 | 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 | 2017-08-25 | 2017-08-28 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-08-28 | Y |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2017-08-25 | 2017-08-28 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-08-01 | 2017-08-02 | Y |
