Deficiency Records for Laughlin Health Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Laughlin Health 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?
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-29 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-29 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 2023-10-05 2023-11-29 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-03 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-03 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-03 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 2023-10-05 2023-11-03 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-03 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-03 Y
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-31 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-26 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-25 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 2023-10-02 2023-10-23 N
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-17 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-12 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-10-02 2023-10-12 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-01-08 2020-02-14 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2020-01-07 2020-01-30 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2020-01-07 2020-01-25 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-01-07 2020-01-25 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2020-01-07 2020-01-25 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2020-01-07 2020-01-20 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-12-19 2019-01-18 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-12-17 2019-01-18 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-12-17 2019-01-18 N