MEADVILLE MEDICAL CTR TCU in MEADVILLE, PA was fined $7,172 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 7 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MEADVILLE MEDICAL CTR TCU (MEADVILLE, PA) — $7,172 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MEADVILLE MEDICAL CTR TCU in MEADVILLE, PA was fined $7,172 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 7 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


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


• Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.