Kittson Healthcare in HALLOCK, MN was fined $21,587 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Kittson Healthcare (HALLOCK, MN) — $21,587 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Kittson Healthcare in HALLOCK, MN was fined $21,587 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• 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.


• Post nurse staffing information every day.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


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


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• 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.