Deficiency Records for Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of July 01, 2021
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-09-03 | 2020-09-04 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-06-05 | 2020-06-06 | 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 | 2020-03-03 | 2020-03-04 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-14 | 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 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-14 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-10-09 | 2019-10-11 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-10-09 | 2019-10-11 | Y |
| 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | 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 |
