MANZANITA HEALTHCARE CENTER
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Inadequate Staffing
Infection Control
Medication Error
Nutrition Care
Resident Neglect
Wound Care
Penalty
$7,443
Outcome
MANZANITA HEALTHCARE CENTER in CARMICHAEL, CA was fined $7,443 by CMS following 55 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
MANZANITA HEALTHCARE CENTER (CARMICHAEL, CA) — $7,443 in CMS Fines
Outcome: MANZANITA HEALTHCARE CENTER in CARMICHAEL, CA was fined $7,443 by CMS following 55 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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