GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in CANAAN, CT was fined $24,690 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION (CANAAN, CT) — $24,690 in CMS Fines

Outcome: GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in CANAAN, CT was fined $24,690 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 18 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.


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


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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


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


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• 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 policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.