Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
A standard survey is most likely before around November 2026
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Laurels Of Dekalb during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with an NG tube for nutrition due to a hiatal hernia experienced improper tube management at the facility. The facility lacked specific physician orders for handling blockages, leading to an incident where a nurse used Coke to unblock the tube, contrary to best practices. The DON acknowledged the absence of a policy for NG tube care, and staff were expected to follow best practices, which were not adhered to in this case.
A resident with a left below the knee amputation had a dressing that was not changed for 12 days, contrary to physician orders and facility policy. The DON acknowledged the oversight, and the facility failed to document the dressing application or obtain a physician order for the dressing changes. The resident's care plan did not include specific interventions for the dressing changes observed.
Improper Management of NG Tube in Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper management and care of a nasogastric (NG) tube for a resident who required it for nutrition due to a worsening hiatal hernia. During an observation, it was noted that the resident had an NG tube in place, but the facility did not have specific physician orders for managing blockages in the tubing. On one occasion, staff were unable to administer the nutritional formula Jevity due to a blockage, and the resident was sent to the hospital following orders from a Nurse Practitioner. On another occasion, a Registered Nurse used a carbonated beverage, Coke, to unblock the tube after medication administration, which was against best practice guidelines. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the facility lacked a policy for NG tube maintenance and care, and staff were expected to follow best practices in such cases. The use of Coke to unblock the tube was inappropriate, as it could worsen the occlusion by causing proteins in the formula to precipitate within the tube. The recommended method for unblocking involved using warm water and a syringe, as outlined in best practice guidelines. The failure to follow proper procedures and lack of specific orders for managing blockages contributed to the deficiency in care for the resident with the NG tube.
Failure to Follow Physician Orders for Dressing Changes
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that physician orders were obtained and followed for dressing changes for a resident with a left below the knee amputation. On observation, the dressing on the resident's amputation site was dated 8/22/24, indicating it had not been changed for 12 days. The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) was unaware of the dressing, and the Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged that the dressing should have been changed every 3 to 5 days. The facility's policy required a physician order for treatment and documentation of wound care, which was not adhered to in this case. The resident, who had a history of diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and a left below the knee amputation, was receiving wound care and antibiotics for an infection at the amputation site. The resident's care plan included interventions for skin integrity and wound care, but there were no specific orders for the dressing changes observed. The resident's wound care records indicated that the dressing was to remain in place until a follow-up orthopedic appointment, but subsequent orders for dressing changes were not documented. Interviews with the DON revealed that the dressing application was not documented, and a physician order for the dressing was not obtained. The facility's policy required documentation of preventative measures and physician orders for resident care, which were not followed in this instance. The lack of adherence to these policies resulted in the deficiency noted by the surveyors.
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