MOUNTAIN LAUREL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CTR in CLEARFIELD, PA was fined $8,190 by CMS following 69 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MOUNTAIN LAUREL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CTR (CLEARFIELD, PA) — $8,190 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MOUNTAIN LAUREL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CTR in CLEARFIELD, PA was fined $8,190 by CMS following 69 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


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