Silver Bluff
CMS
Immediate Jeopardy
Inadequate Staffing
Infection Control
Medication Error
Resident Neglect
Wound Care
Penalty
$34,902
Outcome
Silver Bluff in Canton, NC was fined $34,902 by CMS following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
Silver Bluff (Canton, NC) — $34,902 in CMS Fines
Outcome: Silver Bluff in Canton, NC was fined $34,902 by CMS following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
How Crucible Prevents This
Crucible's continuous compliance monitoring would have flagged the regulatory gaps that led to these CMS fines — through automated survey-readiness checks, real-time deficiency tracking, staff compliance dashboards, and corrective action plan enforcement — preventing the violations before the next federal survey.
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