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Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs
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CMS Inspection Results
The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.
- 10/05/2007 Fire Safety Survey for Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Building Contruction | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| approved construction type or materials. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Building Service Equipment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Corridor Walls and Doors | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Electrical | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Exits and Egress | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| exits that are accessible at all times. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Furnishings and Decorations | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Hazardous Area | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Illumination and Emergency Power | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Smoke Compartmentation and Control | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 09/19/2007 Health Survey for Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs
| Administration | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Environmental | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Mistreatment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Nutrition and Dietary | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Make sure that residents are well nourished. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Pharmacy Service | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Quality Care | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | Isolated | Actual harm |
| Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Resident Assessment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Screen residents when they are first admitted to send them to an area with special care for people with developmental disabilities or mental illness, if needed. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Electronically record and report resident status assessments in a timely manner as required in order to monitor resident health and progress. | Pattern | Potential for minimal harm |
| Resident Rights | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 06/15/2006 Health Survey for Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs
| Environmental | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Pharmacy Service | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Quality Care | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Resident Assessment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 03/17/2005 Health Survey for Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs
| Environmental | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | Isolated | Actual harm |
| Get rid of garbage properly. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Nutrition and Dietary | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Pharmacy Service | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Quality Care | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Resident Assessment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Resident Rights | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
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