SUNDANCE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO was fined $50,063 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SUNDANCE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) — $50,063 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SUNDANCE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO was fined $50,063 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• 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 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.


• Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.