CEDAR CREEK HEALTH CAMPUS in LOWELL, IN was fined $8,021 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CEDAR CREEK HEALTH CAMPUS (LOWELL, IN) — $8,021 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CEDAR CREEK HEALTH CAMPUS in LOWELL, IN was fined $8,021 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• 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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


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


• 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.