Deficiency Records for Amarillo Center For Skilled Care

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Amarillo Center For Skilled Care. 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?
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 2023-09-29 2023-10-27 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-27 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-10-20 2023-10-21 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-09-14 2023-09-29 Y
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 2023-07-29 2023-07-30 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 2023-04-11 2023-05-05 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-04-11 2023-05-05 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-07-19 2022-08-22 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2022-07-19 2022-08-12 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-07-19 2022-08-12 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 2022-07-19 2022-08-12 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-07-19 2022-08-12 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-11-10 2021-11-11 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-06-04 2021-06-25 Y
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2021-05-06 2021-06-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-05-06 2021-06-01 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2021-05-06 2021-06-01 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 2021-05-06 2021-06-01 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-05-06 2021-06-01 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-05-06 2021-06-01 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2021-03-24 2021-04-16 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-03-24 2021-04-16 Y