Inspection Results » Life Care Center of Columbia

Health Inspection on February 1, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2018-03-09)

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

   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-03-09)

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

   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • 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 2018-03-09)

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

   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • 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 2018-03-09)
   • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2018-03-09)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-03-09)