Inspection Results » Life Care Center of Colorado Springs

Health Inspection on May 8, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-06-05)

2. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2018-06-05)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-06-05)

3. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-06-05)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-06-05)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-06-05)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-06-05)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-06-05)
   • 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 ne (Corrected 2018-06-05)

4. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (Corrected 2018-06-05)