GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - MARY JANE BROWN in LUVERNE, MN was fined $62,045 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 34 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - MARY JANE BROWN (LUVERNE, MN) — $62,045 in CMS Fines

Outcome: GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - MARY JANE BROWN in LUVERNE, MN was fined $62,045 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 34 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.


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


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• 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.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.


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