A list of the most recent deficiencies for Laurels of Norworth The. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-18 | 2023-10-18 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-13 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-13 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-07-27 | 2023-09-13 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-05-03 | 2023-05-18 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-01-09 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | 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 | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-11 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-06-03 | 2022-06-22 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-06-03 | 2022-06-22 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-06-03 | 2022-06-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-04-15 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-04-15 | Y |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-04-15 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-07-14 | 2021-08-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-05-07 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-05-07 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-07 | 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 | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-07 | 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 | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-09 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-09 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-09 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | 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 | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-30 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-30 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-30 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-30 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-30 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-30 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-30 | 2018-12-19 | N |
