MyMichigan Medical Center Sault in Sault Ste. Marie, MI was fined $4,545 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MyMichigan Medical Center Sault (Sault Ste. Marie, MI) — $4,545 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MyMichigan Medical Center Sault in Sault Ste. Marie, MI was fined $4,545 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 30 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


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


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.


• Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.