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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Life Care Center Of Las Vegas during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to properly store food and maintain cleanliness of ice machines, posing potential health risks. An expired bottle of blackberry sauce was found in storage, and ice machines in the kitchen and nourishment rooms had debris buildup, despite claims of regular cleaning.
Two residents were not provided with information about their right to formulate an advance directive. One resident, who was cognitively intact, was unaware of advance directives and had a POLST filled out by an ex-spouse without their knowledge. Another resident, who is nonverbal, had a POLST completed by a niece without documented authorization. The facility failed to ensure residents' rights to self-determination and proper documentation of decision-making authority.
A facility failed to notify the state mental health authority after a resident with schizoaffective disorder, dementia, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder was involved in an altercation, leading to a Legal Discharge for acute treatment. The facility did not complete a necessary PASARR Level II referral, potentially depriving the resident of needed behavioral health services.
The facility failed to maintain current Nevada Automated Background System (NABS) clearance for four employees, including two CNAs and an LPN, as required by state law. The Staff Developer admitted to an oversight in ensuring that fingerprint-based background checks were completed within the required five-year timeframe.
A resident with multiple diagnoses eloped from the facility multiple times in one evening due to a door that remained open for a minute when buzzed remotely. Despite attempts to secure the resident with a Wonder Guard, the care plan was not revised with new interventions to prevent future incidents, as acknowledged by the Unit Manager and DON.
A resident with functional impairments was inappropriately discharged from a facility to an independent living home instead of a group home, as initially planned. The resident required maximum assistance for daily activities, but the discharge summary inaccurately documented their capabilities. The facility's discharge planning process was inadequate, lacking necessary documentation and follow-up, leading to potential risks for the resident's safety and well-being.
A facility failed to update a care plan after a resident-to-resident altercation involving two residents with complex medical histories. The incident involved physical aggression, and although no immediate injuries were noted, one resident was hospitalized later. The care plan for the resident who initiated the altercation was not revised to include preventative strategies, despite the facility's policy requiring updates after changes in condition. The ADON acknowledged the ineffectiveness of current interventions, and the lack of a designated person to ensure care plan updates contributed to the deficiency.
Improper Food Storage and Ice Machine Cleanliness
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The facility failed to ensure proper storage of food and cleanliness of ice machines, which posed a potential risk to safety and health standards. During an inspection, an open bottle of blackberry sauce with an expiration date of June 10, 2024, was found in the dry food storage area on November 19, 2024. The Dietary Director acknowledged that the blackberry sauce should have been discarded, indicating a lapse in following the facility's food safety protocols. Additionally, the facility did not maintain ice machines in a clean and sanitary state as required by their infection prevention and control guidelines. On September 4, 2024, an ice machine in the kitchen was observed with brownish spots on the inner ice shield, debris buildup on the metal lip between the lid and the opening of the ice chamber, and debris on the front grill covering the filter. Similar debris buildup was found on the ice spouts of machines in the 300-hall and 400-hall nourishment rooms. Despite the Dietary Director's claim that the ice machines were cleaned periodically, a subsequent inspection on November 22, 2024, revealed persistent debris buildup on the ice spouts of the 300 and 400 hall machines.
Failure to Inform Residents About Advance Directives
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The facility failed to ensure that residents were provided with information about their right to formulate an advance directive, affecting two residents. Resident #74, who was admitted with diagnoses including Guillain-Barre Syndrome and dementia, was found to be cognitively intact and capable of making their own decisions. However, the resident was unaware of what advance directives were and had not been informed about them until the surveyor's interview. Despite having a Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) filled out by an ex-spouse, the resident expressed a desire for resuscitation, indicating a lack of communication regarding their rights and preferences. Resident #5, who has aphasia and is nonverbal, was also affected by the facility's failure to provide adequate information about advance directives. The resident's POLST was filled out by a niece, but there was no documentation indicating that the resident had authorized the niece to make medical decisions on their behalf. The resident's medical record lacked evidence of a power of attorney or guardianship, and the facility acknowledged the need for a psychological evaluation to determine the resident's decision-making capacity. This oversight highlights the facility's failure to ensure residents' rights to self-determination and proper documentation of decision-making authority.
Failure to Notify State Authority of Resident's Significant Change in Condition
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The facility failed to notify the appropriate state mental health authority promptly following a significant change in condition for a resident with mental health diagnoses. The resident, who was readmitted with schizoaffective disorder, unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder, was involved in a resident-to-resident altercation. This incident resulted in the resident punching another resident, causing the latter to lose a tooth. Despite the resident being seen by psychiatric services immediately after the incident and a Legal Discharge being ordered for acute treatment, the facility did not complete a PASARR Level II referral, which was necessary due to the resident's psych change of condition. The Medical Records Director acknowledged that the bipolar diagnosis had not been added to the resident's list of diagnoses in the medical records system, despite being documented in the resident's Modified Data Set. The Medicaid Eligibility Specialist confirmed that a PASARR II referral should have been completed following the Legal Discharge due to the psych change of condition. The facility's failure to complete the PASARR Level II screening and notify the appropriate authorities potentially deprived the resident and others of necessary behavioral health services.
Failure to Maintain Current NABS Clearance for Employees
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The facility failed to ensure that employee records contained evidence of current Nevada Automated Background System (NABS) clearance as required by Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 449.124. This deficiency was identified during a review of 19 employee records, where it was found that four employees (Employees 4, 5, 6, and 7) did not have evidence of fingerprint-based background checks being initiated and completed within five years from their prior screening date. Specifically, Employee 4, a Licensed Practical Nurse, had their last background check completed in September 2019; Employee 5, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), in June 2019; Employee 6, also a CNA, in October 2019; and Employee 7, a Maintenance Assistant, in May 2019. The Staff Developer acknowledged responsibility for ensuring that each employee's screening was completed upon hire and then every five years. However, it was revealed that the fingerprints for some employees had been done but not yet submitted to NABS, indicating a delay in the process. The Staff Developer admitted that this was an oversight on the facility's part. The Administrator confirmed that a completed fingerprint-based background check with a NABS clearance letter was required for all employees, and the facility was expected to comply with state laws. The facility's policy and procedure documents also indicated compliance with state laws and regulations, yet the deficiency occurred due to the oversight in maintaining up-to-date background checks for the employees in question.
Failure to Revise Care Plan After Resident Elopement
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The facility failed to revise the care plan for a resident after an elopement incident, which placed the resident at risk for inappropriate care, supervision, and accidents. The resident, who had diagnoses including seizures, epilepsy, autistic disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorder, was found outside the facility multiple times in one evening. The initial incident occurred when a CNA opened the front door remotely for a visitor, and the resident was found in the street. Despite attempts to secure the resident with a Wonder Guard, the resident refused and became aggressive. The facility's investigation revealed that the door remained open for at least a minute when buzzed open remotely, which may have facilitated the elopement. The care plan for the resident documented the elopement but was not revised with new interventions to prevent future incidents. Both the Unit Manager and the Director of Nursing acknowledged that the care plan should have been updated with new strategies to ensure the resident's safety, as the existing interventions were ineffective.
Inappropriate Discharge of Resident with Functional Impairments
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure a safe and appropriate discharge for a resident with functional impairments, leading to potential risks of medical complications. The resident, who was cognitively intact, had multiple diagnoses including a fracture of the right pubis, generalized weakness, and a history of falls. Occupational and physical therapy evaluations indicated the resident required maximum assistance for various activities of daily living, including toileting and transfers. Despite these needs, the discharge summary inaccurately documented the resident's capabilities and stated that the resident's health had improved sufficiently for discharge to a group home with home health care services. However, the discharge process was flawed as the resident was actually sent to an independent living home, not a group home as initially believed by the facility staff. The hospice administrator confirmed that the independent living home did not provide 24-hour care, which was necessary for the resident's safety and well-being. The occupational therapist expressed concerns about the discharge destination, noting that the resident required assistance for transfers, particularly to the toilet, which was not feasible in an independent living setting. The facility's discharge planning process was inadequate, as evidenced by the lack of completed discharge documentation and follow-up for the resident. The social services director acknowledged the absence of necessary forms and documents, which should have included a discharge care plan and documented discussions with the resident or their representative. The case manager's notes were unclear and did not provide sufficient information for proper discharge planning, contributing to the inappropriate discharge of the resident.
Failure to Revise Care Plan After Resident Altercation
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Summary
The facility failed to revise the care plan for a resident after a resident-to-resident altercation, which involved two residents with complex medical histories. One resident, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia with psychotic disturbances, anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia, was involved in a physical altercation with another resident diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy, cognitive communication deficit, altered mental status, alcohol abuse, depression, and anxiety disorder. The incident occurred when one resident blocked the other in a doorway, leading to a physical exchange where both residents kicked each other. Although no injuries were initially observed, one resident was later sent to the hospital due to a change in condition. The facility's investigation revealed that the care plan for the resident who initiated the altercation was not updated to include preventative strategies following the incident. The Assistant Director of Nursing acknowledged that the interventions in place were ineffective, as evidenced by the recurrence of altercations. Despite the facility's policy requiring care plan updates following changes in a resident's condition, the care plan for the involved resident was not revised, highlighting a deficiency in ensuring appropriate care and supervision. The lack of a designated person to ensure care plan updates contributed to this oversight.
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