Crook County Medical Services District Long Term C in Sundance, WY was fined $8,824 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Crook County Medical Services District Long Term C (Sundance, WY) — $8,824 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Crook County Medical Services District Long Term C in Sundance, WY was fined $8,824 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


• Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


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


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.