CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER in WORCESTER, MA was fined $8,512 by CMS following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER (WORCESTER, MA) — $8,512 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER in WORCESTER, MA was fined $8,512 by CMS following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• 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 care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.


• 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.


• 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.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.