PHOENIX OF FAIRLAWN in AKRON, OH was fined $4,922 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PHOENIX OF FAIRLAWN (AKRON, OH) — $4,922 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PHOENIX OF FAIRLAWN in AKRON, OH was fined $4,922 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


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


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• 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 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.