LITTLE CHUTE HEALTH SERVICES in LITTLE CHUTE, WI was fined $30,109 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LITTLE CHUTE HEALTH SERVICES (LITTLE CHUTE, WI) — $30,109 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LITTLE CHUTE HEALTH SERVICES in LITTLE CHUTE, WI was fined $30,109 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


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


• Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• 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.