Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
28 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0006GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0015GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0020GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- 0022GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- 0030GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0036GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0341GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0345GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0346GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0354GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0904GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have a properly installed medical gas master alarm panel.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F554 - The right to self-administer medications if the interdisciplinary team, as
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F655 - Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F690 - Incontinence
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F694 - Parenteral Fluids
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F849 - Hospice services
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the June 8, 2023 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH LAS VEGAS?
This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH LAS VEGAS on June 8, 2023. The surveyor cited 28 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH LAS VEGAS on June 8, 2023?
Yes, 28 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide properly protected cooking facilities."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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