Deficiency Records for Los Arcos Del Norte Care Center
Updated as of April 01, 2017
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2017-02-13 | 2017-03-06 | 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 | 2017-02-13 | 2017-03-06 | 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 | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | N |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-09-16 | 2016-10-15 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-06-06 | 2016-06-17 | Y |
| Give the right treatment and services to residents who display physical or psychosocial problems adapting to changes in circumstances. | Health | 2016-05-18 | 2016-06-10 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-03-18 | 2016-04-12 | 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 | 2016-03-18 | 2016-04-12 | 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 | 2016-03-18 | 2016-04-12 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-03-18 | 2016-04-12 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2016-03-18 | 2016-04-12 | Y |
| Allow residents to have visitors. | Health | 2015-11-17 | 2015-12-03 | Y |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Maintain comfortable sound levels. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2015-09-25 | 2015-10-16 | N |
| Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge or transfer from the nursing home. | Health | 2015-08-21 | 2015-09-11 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-08-21 | 2015-09-11 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-12-16 | 2015-01-09 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Maintain comfortable sound levels. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | 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 | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-08-09 | 2014-09-09 | Y |
