Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center in HIBBING, MN was fined $32,968 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 41 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center (HIBBING, MN) — $32,968 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center in HIBBING, MN was fined $32,968 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 41 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


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


• 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.


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