MT PLEASANT HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION in MOUNT PLEASANT, TN was fined $7,443 by CMS following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MT PLEASANT HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION (MOUNT PLEASANT, TN) — $7,443 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MT PLEASANT HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION in MOUNT PLEASANT, TN was fined $7,443 by CMS following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• 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.


• 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.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


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


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.