ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MAPLES in WRENTHAM, MA was fined $47,886 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MAPLES (WRENTHAM, MA) — $47,886 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ALLIANCE HEALTH AT MAPLES in WRENTHAM, MA was fined $47,886 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• 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.


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.