Inspection Results » La Paz Geropsychiatric Center

Health Inspection on August 31, 2018 ^[1]

1. Widespread: 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 2018-09-28)

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

   • 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 2018-09-28)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-09-28)

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

   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Corrected 2018-09-28)
   • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Corrected 2018-09-28)