Inspection Results » Life Care Center of Auburn

Health Inspection on February 20, 2019 ^[1]

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

   • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with residentÂ’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of schedu (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2019-03-24)

2. 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 2019-03-24)
   • Provide appropriate foot care. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Notify the resident or the residentÂ’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentÂ’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • 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. (Corrected 2019-03-24)
   • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Corrected 2019-03-24)