CMS Inspection Results for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER

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.

• 07/17/2008 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	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
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	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.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Pattern	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
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
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	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
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 07/17/2008 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER

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.	Isolated	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
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Isolated	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper backup exit lighting.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 06/28/2007 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
post nurse staffing information.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection.	Isolated	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
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	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 residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Pattern	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 each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	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
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months.	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

 

• 06/26/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	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
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	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
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
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 03/22/2006 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have enough outside airflow.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Isolated	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.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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
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
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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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

 

• 03/08/2006 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	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
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper backup exit lighting.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly located and lighted Exit signs.	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm