LAUGHLIN HEALTH CARE CENTER in GREENEVILLE, TN was fined $9,770 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAUGHLIN HEALTH CARE CENTER (GREENEVILLE, TN) — $9,770 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAUGHLIN HEALTH CARE CENTER in GREENEVILLE, TN was fined $9,770 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.


• Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.


• 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.


• Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.