Lawrence Co Nursing Center
LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER in MONTICELLO, MS — inspection on April 2, 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
During the recertification survey in February 2024, the provider failed to ensure PBJ reporting was corrected before submission to CMS for one (1) of four (4) quarters in 2023.
During the recertification survey in February 2024, the facility failed to prevent the possible spread of infection by not exercising proper hand hygiene during perineal care for one (1) of fifteen (15) sampled residents observed.
On 04/02/25 at 2:27 PM, in an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), she confirmed that the facility had been cited for the same infection control issue during the previous year's survey.
She explained that it is not due to a lack of inservice training but stated they may need to rethink their approach.
She suggested implementing more supervision while staff are providing care.
She added that although high-risk meetings are held, they do not address infection control tasks like this.
On 04/02/25 at 2:31 PM, during an interview with the Staffing Coordinator, she acknowledged that the facility had been cited for the same infection control issues.
She stated that while inservices are provided, she believes the frequency of training on hand hygiene and glove use should be increased.
255214
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 255214 B.
Wing 04/02/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Lawrence CO Nursing Center 700 Jefferson Street South Monticello, MS 39654