ASHBY CARE CENTER
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Inadequate Staffing
Infection Control
Medication Error
Nutrition Care
Penalty
$66,134
Outcome
ASHBY CARE CENTER in BERKELEY, CA was fined $66,134 by CMS following 37 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
ASHBY CARE CENTER (BERKELEY, CA) — $66,134 in CMS Fines
Outcome: ASHBY CARE CENTER in BERKELEY, CA was fined $66,134 by CMS following 37 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- 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.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
How Crucible Prevents This
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