Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA was fined $29,679 by CMS following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Oskaloosa Care Center (Oskaloosa, IA) — $29,679 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA was fined $29,679 by CMS following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.


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


• Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.


• Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.


• Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.


• Provide training in compliance and ethics.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.