THE SPRINGS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in MURRIETA, CA was fined $26,918 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE SPRINGS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (MURRIETA, CA) — $26,918 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE SPRINGS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in MURRIETA, CA was fined $26,918 by CMS following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• 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.


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


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


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


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


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.