NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Inadequate Staffing
Infection Control
Medication Error
Resident Neglect
Wound Care
Penalty
$70,296
Outcome
NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE in CARSON CITY, NV was fined $70,296 by CMS following 78 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE (CARSON CITY, NV) — $70,296 in CMS Fines
Outcome: NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE in CARSON CITY, NV was fined $70,296 by CMS following 78 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- Post nurse staffing information every day.
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 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.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
How Crucible Prevents This
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