HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME in HEMPSTEAD, NY was fined $15,445 by CMS following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME (HEMPSTEAD, NY) — $15,445 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HEMPSTEAD PARK NURSING HOME in HEMPSTEAD, NY was fined $15,445 by CMS following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


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


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• 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.


• Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.


• Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.