Mahnomen Health Center
CMS
Documentation Failure
Infection Control
Medication Error
Resident Neglect
Penalty
$12,534
Outcome
Mahnomen Health Center in MAHNOMEN, MN was fined $12,534 by CMS following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
Mahnomen Health Center (MAHNOMEN, MN) — $12,534 in CMS Fines
Outcome: Mahnomen Health Center in MAHNOMEN, MN was fined $12,534 by CMS following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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