A list of the most recent deficiencies for Houston Transitional 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-29 | Y |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-08-18 | 2022-08-19 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-19 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-08 | 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 | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-31 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-29 | N |
| 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 | 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-29 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-29 | 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 | 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-13 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-13 | Y |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-20 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-14 | N |
