JUDSON PARK in CLEVELAND, OH was fined $25,847 by CMS following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

JUDSON PARK (CLEVELAND, OH) — $25,847 in CMS Fines

Outcome: JUDSON PARK in CLEVELAND, OH was fined $25,847 by CMS following 10 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


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


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


• 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.


• Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.


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


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.