SOUTH BOSTON HEALTH & REHAB CENTER in SOUTH BOSTON, VA was fined $17,189 by CMS following 50 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SOUTH BOSTON HEALTH & REHAB CENTER (SOUTH BOSTON, VA) — $17,189 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SOUTH BOSTON HEALTH & REHAB CENTER in SOUTH BOSTON, VA was fined $17,189 by CMS following 50 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.


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


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


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


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


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.