Inspection Results » Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Health Inspection on November 9, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • 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 2018-11-12)
   • Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • 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 2018-11-12)
   • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-11-12)
   • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (Corrected 2018-11-12)

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

   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-11-12)