LA PLATA NURSING HOME
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Immediate Jeopardy
Infection Control
Medication Error
Nutrition Care
Resident Neglect
Wound Care
Penalty
$173,534
Outcome
LA PLATA NURSING HOME in LA PLATA, MO was fined $173,534 by CMS following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
LA PLATA NURSING HOME (LA PLATA, MO) — $173,534 in CMS Fines
Outcome: LA PLATA NURSING HOME in LA PLATA, MO was fined $173,534 by CMS following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- 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.
- 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.
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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