LAUREL CREEK HEALTH CENTER in FAIRFIELD, CA was fined $35,493 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LAUREL CREEK HEALTH CENTER (FAIRFIELD, CA) — $35,493 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LAUREL CREEK HEALTH CENTER in FAIRFIELD, CA was fined $35,493 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• 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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• 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 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.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.


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