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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Lake Charles Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to follow the recipe and use correct serving utensils, leading to improper portion sizes and potential nutritional deficiencies for residents. Observations revealed that pureed butter rice was prepared with water instead of milk, and various food items were served with incorrect scoops, which was confirmed by the RD and dietary staff.
The facility failed to accurately code the MDS assessment for a resident regarding the use of antibiotics. The resident's records showed they received an antibiotic, but this was not indicated in the Discharge MDS. The discrepancy was confirmed by the MDS coordinator.
The facility failed to ensure that a resident's enteral feeding bag was properly labeled with the contents, date, time, and initials of the nurse who prepared it. This was confirmed by an LPN and the DON, and the resident had specific medical conditions requiring continuous enteral feeding.
The facility failed to include ethnic, cultural, and language factors in their facility-wide assessment, specifically overlooking the Cuban population and Spanish language needs. This deficiency was identified during a review of the facility's policy and assessment documents, affecting a resident with significant medical conditions.
Failure to Follow Recipe and Use Correct Serving Utensils
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Summary
The facility failed to follow the recipe to meet the nutritional needs of residents, as evidenced by kitchen staff using the incorrect recipe and inappropriate serving utensils. Specifically, on 05/06/2024, a staff member prepared pureed butter rice using water instead of milk, contrary to the recipe requirements. This was confirmed by the Registered Dietitian (RD) during an interview. Additionally, the kitchen staff used incorrect serving utensils for various food items, leading to improper portion sizes. For example, white beans and ham were served with a 4 oz scoop instead of the required 6 oz spoodle, and mixed vegetables were served with a 2 oz scoop instead of a 4 oz scoop. These discrepancies were observed on 05/06/2024 and 05/07/2024 during meal service observations and were confirmed by the RD and dietary staff in subsequent interviews. The facility's policy on kitchen weights and measures, last reviewed in 01/2024, mandates that food service staff be trained in proper use of cooking and serving measurements to maintain portion control. Despite this policy, the staff failed to use the correct utensils as indicated in the recipes and menus. The RD and dietary staff acknowledged that the serving sizes were inadequate and that the scoop sign posted in the kitchen should have been utilized for proper serving utensils. The dietary staff responsible for monitoring the scoops admitted to not ensuring the correct serving scoops were being used, leading to the observed deficiencies.
Failure to Accurately Code MDS for Antibiotic Use
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for a resident regarding the use of antibiotics. A review of the resident's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) showed that the resident was admitted with diagnoses including Encephalopathy and Urinary Tract Infection. The Medication Administration Record (MAR) indicated that the resident received the antibiotic Xifaxan from April 12, 2024, through April 30, 2024. However, the Discharge MDS with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of April 24, 2024, did not indicate the use of antibiotics. This discrepancy was confirmed during an interview with the MDS coordinator, who acknowledged that the antibiotics should have been indicated in the MDS assessment.
Failure to Properly Label Enteral Feeding Bag
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident's enteral feeding was properly labeled. Specifically, the enteral feeding bag for Resident #71 was observed to be missing a label indicating the contents of the bag, the date and time the contents were placed in the bag, and the initials of the nurse who initiated the feeding. This observation was confirmed by an LPN, who acknowledged that the bag should have been labeled with this information. The enteral feedings for Resident #71 were reported to be changed during the night shift. Resident #71 had been admitted with diagnoses including Dysphagia Following Cerebral Infarction and Encounter for Attention to Gastrostomy. The resident's current physician's orders included a diet order for continuous enteral feeding of Isosource 1.5 at 57 ml/hr. The Director of Nursing also confirmed that disposable enteral feeding bags should be dated, timed, initialed, and labeled with the contents when prepared for the resident.
Failure to Include Ethnic and Language Factors in Facility Assessment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that their facility-wide assessment included a detailed review of the ethnic, cultural, and language factors of their resident population, specifically the Cuban population. This deficiency was identified during a review of the facility's policy and assessment documents. The policy, revised on 01/25/2024, mandates an annual facility assessment to determine the capacity to meet residents' needs, including religious, ethnic, and cultural factors that affect care delivery. However, the assessment dated 01/18/2024 did not identify any residents of Cuban descent, Spanish as a preferred language, or the need for an interpreter. Resident #61, who was admitted with diagnoses including Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, and Diabetes Mellitus, was identified as Cuban with a preferred language of Spanish. This information was confirmed by the facility's Administrator during a review on 05/08/2024. The Administrator acknowledged that the facility's assessment failed to include the necessary ethnic, cultural, and language considerations for Resident #61, thereby affecting the delivery of his care.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Nursing Center | 0.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Resthaven Nursing & Rehab Center, Llc | 2.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 4 | 0 |
| Landmark Of Lake Charles | 2.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 6 | 0 |
| Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 2.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 |
| The Gardens And Guardian | 2.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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