SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in SAN MATEO, CA was fined $104,000 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 55 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF (SAN MATEO, CA) — $104,000 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF in SAN MATEO, CA was fined $104,000 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 55 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


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


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• 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 a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.