A list of the most recent deficiencies for Laurens Care Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-09 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-09 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-16 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-22 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-24 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-21 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2019-12-23 | N |
