NORTH SHORE HEALTH & REHAB FACILITY in LOVELAND, CO was fined $4,233 by CMS following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NORTH SHORE HEALTH & REHAB FACILITY (LOVELAND, CO) — $4,233 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NORTH SHORE HEALTH & REHAB FACILITY in LOVELAND, CO was fined $4,233 by CMS following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.


• Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.