CLEPPER MANOR in SHARON, PA was fined $169,599 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CLEPPER MANOR (SHARON, PA) — $169,599 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CLEPPER MANOR in SHARON, PA was fined $169,599 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• 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.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.


• Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.


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


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.