MULBERRY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENT in PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA was fined $24,042 by CMS following 49 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MULBERRY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENT (PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA) — $24,042 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MULBERRY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENT in PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA was fined $24,042 by CMS following 49 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.


• 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 food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.