DECATUR MEDICAL LODGE in DECATUR, TX was fined $14,518 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

DECATUR MEDICAL LODGE (DECATUR, TX) — $14,518 in CMS Fines

Outcome: DECATUR MEDICAL LODGE in DECATUR, TX was fined $14,518 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.