HOMEWOOD LIVING PLUM CREEK, INC
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Infection Control
Medication Error
Resident Neglect
Penalty
$7,443
Outcome
HOMEWOOD LIVING PLUM CREEK, INC in HANOVER, PA was fined $7,443 by CMS following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
HOMEWOOD LIVING PLUM CREEK, INC (HANOVER, PA) — $7,443 in CMS Fines
Outcome: HOMEWOOD LIVING PLUM CREEK, INC in HANOVER, PA was fined $7,443 by CMS following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 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.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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