Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Immediate Jeopardy
Inadequate Staffing
Infection Control
Nutrition Care
Resident Neglect
Penalty
$8,414
Outcome
Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah in Shenandoah, IA was fined $8,414 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah (Shenandoah, IA) — $8,414 in CMS Fines
Outcome: Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah in Shenandoah, IA was fined $8,414 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
How Crucible Prevents This
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