BROOKSIDE MULTICARE NURSING CENTER in SMITHTOWN, NY was fined $3,145 by CMS following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BROOKSIDE MULTICARE NURSING CENTER (SMITHTOWN, NY) — $3,145 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BROOKSIDE MULTICARE NURSING CENTER in SMITHTOWN, NY was fined $3,145 by CMS following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• 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.


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


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


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


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


• 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.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.