LOGAN HEALTH - CONRAD in CONRAD, MT was fined $27,013 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LOGAN HEALTH - CONRAD (CONRAD, MT) — $27,013 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LOGAN HEALTH - CONRAD in CONRAD, MT was fined $27,013 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• 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.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.