SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE in SAINT HELENS, OR was fined $50,992 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 70 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE (SAINT HELENS, OR) — $50,992 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SAINT HELENS POST ACUTE in SAINT HELENS, OR was fined $50,992 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 70 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• 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.


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


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.