GOWANDA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in GOWANDA, NY was fined $61,162 by CMS following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

GOWANDA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (GOWANDA, NY) — $61,162 in CMS Fines

Outcome: GOWANDA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in GOWANDA, NY was fined $61,162 by CMS following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• 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.


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


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.


• Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.