Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Extended Ca in Penn Yan, NY was fined $21,733 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Extended Ca (Penn Yan, NY) — $21,733 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Extended Ca in Penn Yan, NY was fined $21,733 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.


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


• 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.


• Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.


• Post nurse staffing information every day.