Life Care Ctr Of Lawrenceville
LIFE CARE CTR OF LAWRENCEVILLE in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — inspection on January 30, 2025.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Review of the facility's policy titled Hand Hygiene revised 6/3/2024, revealed the Policy section included 2.
Associates perform hand hygiene (even if gloves are used) in the following situations: a) Before and after contact with the resident; c) After contact with objects and surfaces in the resident's environment) After removing personal protective equipment.
1.
Review of R47's Electronic Medical Records (EMR) revealed, R47 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including, but not limited to chronic pulmonary edema, acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, post Covid 19, heart failure, and stroke.
Review of the Physician Orders for R47 revealed an order dated 1/2/2025 for Ipratropium-Albuterol Solution (nebulizer to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) 0.5-2.5 (3) MG (milligram) /3ML (milliliters) 3 ml inhale orally via nebulizer four times a day for shortness of breath (SOB).
During an observation on 1/28/2025 at 12:04 pm in the resident's room, R47's respiratory supplies (nebulizer mask and tubing) were laying on the nightstand tangled and touching the floor.
The respiratory supplies were unbagged and not in use.
During an observation on 1/29/2025 at 9:00 am, R47's nebulizer mask and tubing were laying on the nightstand tangled, unbagged, and not in use.
Observation and Interview on 1/29/2025 at 12:00 pm in R47's room with RN AA revealed, the nebulizer masks and tubing were unbagged while not in use.
She opened the nightstand drawer, revealing a labeled bag designated for the respiratory supplies. RN AA placed the nebulizer mask in the bag and confirmed that it should have been stored in the bag when not in use.
In an interview on 1/29/2025 at 3:20 pm with the Staff Development Coordinator, Intern Infection Control Preventionist (ICP), RN FF, she stated that she expected oxygen supplies and respiratory masks to be kept in a labeled bag when not in use.
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Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 115659 B.
Wing 01/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Life Care Ctr of Lawrenceville 210 Collins Industrial Way Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Review of facility water temperature log revealed that water temperature checks were completed on 1/2/2025, 1/8/2025, 1/16/2025, and 1/23/2025 with temperatures ranges between 106 degrees F and 106.9 degrees F.
Review of the facility's records revealed, no residents sustained burns injuries related to hot water temperatures.
115659
Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 115659 B.
Wing 01/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Life Care Ctr of Lawrenceville 210 Collins Industrial Way Lawrenceville, GA 30045