A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Laurels of West Columbus. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-06-21 | 2023-07-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-21 | 2023-07-13 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-06-21 | 2023-07-13 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-07-13 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-05-19 | 2022-06-15 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-19 | 2022-06-15 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-30 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-30 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-22 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-07 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-09 | Y |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2020-12-22 | 2021-01-25 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2020-12-22 | 2021-01-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-12-22 | 2021-01-25 | N |
| Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-12-22 | 2021-01-25 | N |
