Currituck Health & Rehab Center in Barco, NC was fined $130,293 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Currituck Health & Rehab Center (Barco, NC) — $130,293 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Currituck Health & Rehab Center in Barco, NC was fined $130,293 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


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


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