Deficiency Records for Mcallen Transitional Care Center
Updated as of November 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Mcallen Transitional Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-08-30 | 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 | 2019-08-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-08-30 | 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 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-13 | 2019-08-14 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-30 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-30 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-30 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-30 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-30 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-30 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-30 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | 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 | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| 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 | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-20 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-07-10 | 2017-09-09 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-07 | Y |
