AVIATA AT TALLAHASSEE in TALLAHASSEE, FL was fined $3,728 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

AVIATA AT TALLAHASSEE (TALLAHASSEE, FL) — $3,728 in CMS Fines

Outcome: AVIATA AT TALLAHASSEE in TALLAHASSEE, FL was fined $3,728 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• 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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.