Life Care Center of Omaha in Omaha, NE was fined $31,079 by CMS following 44 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Life Care Center of Omaha (Omaha, NE) — $31,079 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Life Care Center of Omaha in Omaha, NE was fined $31,079 by CMS following 44 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• 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.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.