Diversicare of Lanett

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Diversicare of Lanett, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 22, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews, and review of the facility's policies and documents, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in a sanitary and safe manner. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 58 residents who receive their meals from the dietary department. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Dry Food, effective 01/01/17, revealed, 1 .The floors, walls, shelves, and equipment in the storeroom with be kept clean and in good repair .3. Ceilings will be constructed in such a manner as to protect the food from leaking pipes, heat, and contamination 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Dec 7, 2022

  Based on interviews, medical record review and review of Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual Chapter 4, the facility failed to implement Resident Identifier (RI) #1's s care plan for two- person assist with Mechanical lift. This affected Resident Identifier (RI) #1, one of three residents for whom care plans were reviewed. Findings include: A review of the RAI Manual Chapter 4 October 2019 revealed . Chapter 4 Care Area Assessment Process and Care Planning . 4.7 . The care plan is driven not only by identified resident issues and/or conditions but also by a resident's unique characteristics, strengths and needs. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Apr 22, 2021

  Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to store a liquid topical medication in a locked compartment away from residents with dementia who independently use the toilet in one of three shower rooms. The dementia unit has 14 out of 15 residents who can independently use the toilet in the shower room on the unit. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled 6.3 Storage and Expiration of medications, Biologicals, Syringes and Needles, revised 10/31/16, revealed Procedure . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF883Apr 22, 2021

  Based on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure administration or declination of pneumococcal and influenza immunizations for two (Resident Identifier (RI) #12 and RI #59) of the five residents sampled for immunizations. This failure created an increased risk for the residents to contract pneumonia and influenza. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy, Pneumonia Vaccination Policy (Patients and Residents), effective 11/28/16, indicated, Policy statement Pneumococcal vaccination is offered to all patients and residents that meet the eligibility criteria in accordance with current best practice clinical guidelines such as those from the CDC. Procedure 1. […]

• No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadF732Apr 22, 2021

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to post the nurse staffing data on a daily basis at the beginning of each shift. This failure can result in residents and visitors not having accurate staffing information. Findings include: Observation and record review on 04/18/21 at 7:10 PM revealed the Daily Nurse Staffing Form posted in the entrance of the East Hall was dated 04/14/21 and contained staffing documentation for first shift (7:00 AM -3:00 PM) only. No additional documentation was recorded on the form. The East Hall is the main hall where nurse staffing is posted for all residents and visitors. […]