CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE CENTER in BROWNWOOD, TX was fined $22,084 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE CENTER (BROWNWOOD, TX) — $22,084 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE CENTER in BROWNWOOD, TX was fined $22,084 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.


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


• Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.


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


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• 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.


• 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.