D SCOTT HUDGENS CENTER FOR SKILLED NURSING, THE in SUWANEE, GA was fined $4,017 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

D SCOTT HUDGENS CENTER FOR SKILLED NURSING, THE (SUWANEE, GA) — $4,017 in CMS Fines

Outcome: D SCOTT HUDGENS CENTER FOR SKILLED NURSING, THE in SUWANEE, GA was fined $4,017 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


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


• Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.


• Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.


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


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


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.