Deficiency Records for Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of January 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Weslaco 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2019-01-07 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2019-01-07 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2019-01-07 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | 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 | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | 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 | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | 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 | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-11-16 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-11-16 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-11-16 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-11-16 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-11-16 | N |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-11-16 | N |
| Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-11-16 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-11-16 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-11-16 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-11-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-09-29 | 2017-10-12 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-09-29 | 2017-10-12 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-07-17 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-07-17 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2017-03-03 | 2017-03-24 | Y |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2016-12-14 | 2017-01-05 | Y |
| 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 | 2016-12-14 | 2017-01-05 | 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 | 2016-12-14 | 2017-01-05 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2016-11-28 | 2016-12-01 | Y |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-11-28 | 2016-12-01 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-11-28 | 2016-12-01 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-11-28 | 2016-12-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-11-28 | 2016-12-01 | Y |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-07 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-30 | Y |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | 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 | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-30 | N |
| Tell 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 | 2016-07-26 | 2016-08-26 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2016-07-26 | 2016-08-26 | Y |
