Medilodge of Cheboygan
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Infection Control
Medication Error
Resident Neglect
Wound Care
Penalty
$29,348
Outcome
Medilodge of Cheboygan in Cheboygan, MI was fined $29,348 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
Medilodge of Cheboygan (Cheboygan, MI) — $29,348 in CMS Fines
Outcome: Medilodge of Cheboygan in Cheboygan, MI was fined $29,348 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
How Crucible Prevents This
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