CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF MEDINA in MEDINA, TN was fined $15,592 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF MEDINA (MEDINA, TN) — $15,592 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF MEDINA in MEDINA, TN was fined $15,592 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 28 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.


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


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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


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


• 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.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.