LECOM AT SNYDER MEMORIAL in MARIENVILLE, PA was fined $25,853 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LECOM AT SNYDER MEMORIAL (MARIENVILLE, PA) — $25,853 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LECOM AT SNYDER MEMORIAL in MARIENVILLE, PA was fined $25,853 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


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


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


• 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.


• 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.


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.


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