NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM CARE CENTER in MCVILLE, ND was fined $36,855 by CMS following 13 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM CARE CENTER (MCVILLE, ND) — $36,855 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM CARE CENTER in MCVILLE, ND was fined $36,855 by CMS following 13 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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


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


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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• 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.