SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME in BUTTE, MT was fined $9,126 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME (BUTTE, MT) — $9,126 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME in BUTTE, MT was fined $9,126 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


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


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


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


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.