EAST GLEN in BIRMINGHAM, AL was fined $14,521 by CMS following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

EAST GLEN (BIRMINGHAM, AL) — $14,521 in CMS Fines

Outcome: EAST GLEN in BIRMINGHAM, AL was fined $14,521 by CMS following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.


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


• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.


• 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.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.