HALE MALAMALAMA in HONOLULU, HI was fined $87,032 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HALE MALAMALAMA (HONOLULU, HI) — $87,032 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HALE MALAMALAMA in HONOLULU, HI was fined $87,032 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


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


• 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.


• Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.


• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.


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


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.