Inspection Results » Life Care Center of Federal Way

Health Inspection on March 22, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • 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 2018-05-04)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • 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 2018-05-04)

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

   • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. (Corrected 2018-05-04)
   • 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 2018-05-04)