A list of the most recent deficiencies for Los Arcos Del Norte 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | 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 | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-05 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-05 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-10-14 | 2023-11-09 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-10-14 | 2023-11-09 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-10-14 | 2023-11-09 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2023-10-14 | 2023-11-09 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-10-14 | 2023-11-09 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-14 | 2023-11-09 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-14 | 2023-11-09 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-10-14 | 2023-11-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-23 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-22 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-22 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-22 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | 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 | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-15 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-11-15 | 2021-12-10 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-11-15 | 2021-12-10 | Y |
| Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | Health | 2021-11-15 | 2021-12-10 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-15 | 2021-12-10 | Y |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2021-11-15 | 2021-12-10 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-08-24 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-24 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-23 | 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 | 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2021-08-11 | 2021-09-01 | Y |
