HIGHLAND PARK HEALTH CARE in OKMULGEE, OK was fined $13,397 by CMS following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HIGHLAND PARK HEALTH CARE (OKMULGEE, OK) — $13,397 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HIGHLAND PARK HEALTH CARE in OKMULGEE, OK was fined $13,397 by CMS following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


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


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.