JEWISH HOME OF CENTRAL NEW YORK
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Immediate Jeopardy
Inadequate Staffing
Infection Control
Medication Error
Nutrition Care
Resident Neglect
Wound Care
Penalty
$121,573
Outcome
JEWISH HOME OF CENTRAL NEW YORK in SYRACUSE, NY was fined $121,573 by CMS following 48 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
JEWISH HOME OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (SYRACUSE, NY) — $121,573 in CMS Fines
Outcome: JEWISH HOME OF CENTRAL NEW YORK in SYRACUSE, NY was fined $121,573 by CMS following 48 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Provide appropriate foot care.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 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 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.
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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