CLARKSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER in CLARKSVILLE, VA was fined $22,874 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CLARKSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER (CLARKSVILLE, VA) — $22,874 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CLARKSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER in CLARKSVILLE, VA was fined $22,874 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• 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 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.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


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


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.