AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Inadequate Staffing
Infection Control
Resident Neglect
Wound Care
Penalty
$30,952
Outcome
AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON in FARMINGTON, CT was fined $30,952 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 37 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON (FARMINGTON, CT) — $30,952 in CMS Fines
Outcome: AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON in FARMINGTON, CT was fined $30,952 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 37 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
How Crucible Prevents This
Crucible's continuous compliance monitoring would have flagged the regulatory gaps that led to these CMS fines — through automated survey-readiness checks, real-time deficiency tracking, staff compliance dashboards, and corrective action plan enforcement — preventing the violations before the next federal survey.
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