LAMUN-LUSK-SANCHEZ TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME in BIG SPRING, TX was fined $21,252 by CMS following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAMUN-LUSK-SANCHEZ TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME (BIG SPRING, TX) — $21,252 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAMUN-LUSK-SANCHEZ TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME in BIG SPRING, TX was fined $21,252 by CMS following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• 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.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


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