LAWRENCE HALL HEALTH & REHABILITATION in WALNUT RIDGE, AR was fined $7,446 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAWRENCE HALL HEALTH & REHABILITATION (WALNUT RIDGE, AR) — $7,446 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAWRENCE HALL HEALTH & REHABILITATION in WALNUT RIDGE, AR was fined $7,446 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.


• Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.


• 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.


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.