LAFAYETTE EXTENDED CARE in LAFAYETTE, AL was fined $4,558 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAFAYETTE EXTENDED CARE (LAFAYETTE, AL) — $4,558 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAFAYETTE EXTENDED CARE in LAFAYETTE, AL was fined $4,558 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• 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.


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


• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.


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


• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


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