Facility profile · CCN 555158
El Centro Post-acute Care
52 federal citations on record , and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $10,254.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202652
Total citations
19
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$10,254
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
52 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F849 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Aug 15, 2024 | F563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 5, 2024 | F693 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 3, 2024 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint |
| Apr 3, 2024 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint |
| Oct 25, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| Oct 25, 2023 | F761 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 25, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | — |
| May 6, 2021 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2021 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F801 | 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. | F | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F693 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F584 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2019 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $10,254 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 | — |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Fine | $6,836 | — |
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