A list of the most recent deficiencies for Laurel Hill Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-18 | 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-18 | 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-18 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-18 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-18 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-18 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-18 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-18 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-18 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-11-10 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-11-10 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-11-10 | 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 | 2022-09-16 | 2022-11-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-11-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-11-10 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-11-10 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-11-10 | Y |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-10-27 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-10-27 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-10-27 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-07 | 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 | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-07 | Y |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-07 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | 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 | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2020-02-14 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-11 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-11 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-11 | 2020-04-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-11 | 2020-04-04 | N |
