MUSC Health Mullins Nursing Home in Mullins, SC was fined $12,844 by CMS following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MUSC Health Mullins Nursing Home (Mullins, SC) — $12,844 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MUSC Health Mullins Nursing Home in Mullins, SC was fined $12,844 by CMS following 14 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


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


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• 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.