ROYAL OF COTUIT
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Inadequate Staffing
Infection Control
Medication Error
Nutrition Care
Resident Neglect
Wound Care
Penalty
$7,901
Outcome
ROYAL OF COTUIT in MASHPEE, MA was fined $7,901 by CMS following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
ROYAL OF COTUIT (MASHPEE, MA) — $7,901 in CMS Fines
Outcome: ROYAL OF COTUIT in MASHPEE, MA was fined $7,901 by CMS following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
How Crucible Prevents This
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