THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF SOUTHERN HILLS in RISON, AR was fined $47,814 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF SOUTHERN HILLS (RISON, AR) — $47,814 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF SOUTHERN HILLS in RISON, AR was fined $47,814 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 15 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.


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


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


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.