Kempton Of Charleston
CMS
Infection Control
Medication Error
Penalty
$6,032
Outcome
Kempton Of Charleston in Charleston, SC was fined $6,032 by CMS following 4 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
Kempton Of Charleston (Charleston, SC) — $6,032 in CMS Fines
Outcome: Kempton Of Charleston in Charleston, SC was fined $6,032 by CMS following 4 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 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.
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