Broken Bow Health and Rehab in Broken Bow, OK was fined $7,443 by CMS following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Broken Bow Health and Rehab (Broken Bow, OK) — $7,443 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Broken Bow Health and Rehab in Broken Bow, OK was fined $7,443 by CMS following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• 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.


• Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.