WOOD-LAWN HEIGHTS in BATESVILLE, AR was fined $12,695 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WOOD-LAWN HEIGHTS (BATESVILLE, AR) — $12,695 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WOOD-LAWN HEIGHTS in BATESVILLE, AR was fined $12,695 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• 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.