HERITAGE HEALTH SERVICES in PORT WASHINGTON, WI was fined $25,847 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HERITAGE HEALTH SERVICES (PORT WASHINGTON, WI) — $25,847 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HERITAGE HEALTH SERVICES in PORT WASHINGTON, WI was fined $25,847 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


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


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


• Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.