THE PLAZA AT RICHARDSON in RICHARDSON, TX was fined $7,763 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 41 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE PLAZA AT RICHARDSON (RICHARDSON, TX) — $7,763 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE PLAZA AT RICHARDSON in RICHARDSON, TX was fined $7,763 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 41 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• 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.


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


• 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.