GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER in GUNNISON, CO was fined $14,866 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER (GUNNISON, CO) — $14,866 in CMS Fines

Outcome: GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER in GUNNISON, CO was fined $14,866 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.


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


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.