Inspection Results » Life Care Center of Puyallup

Health Inspection on October 30, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-12-11)

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

   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-12-11)
   • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (Corrected 2018-12-11)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-12-11)
   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-12-11)
   • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Corrected 2018-12-11)
   • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Corrected 2018-12-11)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-12-11)
   • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Corrected 2018-12-11)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2018-12-11)