WHITNEY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WHITNEY, TX was fined $45,435 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WHITNEY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (WHITNEY, TX) — $45,435 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WHITNEY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WHITNEY, TX was fined $45,435 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• 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.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.