BAYSIDE CARE CENTER in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL was fined $3,728 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BAYSIDE CARE CENTER (SAINT PETERSBURG, FL) — $3,728 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BAYSIDE CARE CENTER in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL was fined $3,728 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


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


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• 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.