BARNES-KASSON COUNTY HOSPITAL in SUSQUEHANNA, PA was fined $42,289 by CMS following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BARNES-KASSON COUNTY HOSPITAL (SUSQUEHANNA, PA) — $42,289 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BARNES-KASSON COUNTY HOSPITAL in SUSQUEHANNA, PA was fined $42,289 by CMS following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.