BROOKHAVEN HEALTH CARE FACILITY L L C in EAST PATCHOGUE, NY was fined $7,901 by CMS following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BROOKHAVEN HEALTH CARE FACILITY L L C (EAST PATCHOGUE, NY) — $7,901 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BROOKHAVEN HEALTH CARE FACILITY L L C in EAST PATCHOGUE, NY was fined $7,901 by CMS following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


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


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.