CLARION NURSING AND REHAB in CLARION, PA was fined $8,018 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CLARION NURSING AND REHAB (CLARION, PA) — $8,018 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CLARION NURSING AND REHAB in CLARION, PA was fined $8,018 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


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


• 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.


• Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.