POCOPSON HOME in WEST CHESTER, PA was fined $16,036 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

POCOPSON HOME (WEST CHESTER, PA) — $16,036 in CMS Fines

Outcome: POCOPSON HOME in WEST CHESTER, PA was fined $16,036 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• 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.