Deficiency Records for Falcon Lake Nursing Home, LLC

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Updated as of July 01, 2018

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Falcon Lake Nursing Home, LLC. 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 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 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 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Fire Safety 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 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 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 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 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 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 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
1) Receive registry verification that a nurse aide has met the required training and skills that the State requires; and 2) ensure nurse aides receive the required retraining after 24 months if nursing related services were not provided for monetary compe Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Choose a doctor to serve as the medical director to create resident care policies and coordinate medical care in the facility. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-04-06 2017-05-15 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2016-11-08 2016-12-01 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2016-11-08 2016-12-01 Y
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2016-11-08 2016-12-01 Y
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2016-11-08 2016-11-30 Y
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. Health 2016-11-08 2016-11-30 Y
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 2016-11-08 2016-11-30 Y
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-11-08 2016-11-30 Y
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2016-09-23 2016-10-21 Y
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. Health 2016-09-23 2016-10-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-09-23 2016-10-14 Y
Assess in a timely manner the resident when the resident enters the nursing home. Health 2016-09-23 2016-09-28 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2016-09-23 2016-09-28 Y
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-05-12 2016-05-13 Y
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-05-12 2016-05-13 Y
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-05-12 2016-05-13 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 2016-03-19 2016-04-20 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 2016-03-19 2016-04-20 Y
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2016-03-19 2016-04-20 Y
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2016-03-19 2016-04-20 Y
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2016-02-24 2016-04-05 N
Portable fire extinguishers. Fire Safety 2016-02-24 2016-04-05 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 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 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 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 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 N
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. Health 2016-02-24 2016-03-11 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 2015-12-12 2016-01-05 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 2015-12-12 2016-01-05 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 2015-11-18 2015-12-10 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 2015-11-18 2015-12-10 Y
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. Health 2015-10-29 2015-11-09 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 2015-02-04 2015-03-05 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2015-02-04 2015-03-05 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2015-02-04 2015-03-05 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2015-02-04 2015-03-05 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2015-02-04 2015-03-05 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2015-02-04 2015-03-05 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2015-02-04 2015-03-05 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2015-02-04 2015-03-05 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2015-02-04 2015-03-05 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2015-02-04 2015-03-05 N
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. Fire Safety 2015-02-03 2015-02-05 N