AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Medication Error
Resident Neglect
Wound Care
Penalty
$10,901
Outcome
AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER in AUBURN, NY was fined $10,901 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER (AUBURN, NY) — $10,901 in CMS Fines
Outcome: AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER in AUBURN, NY was fined $10,901 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 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.
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
How Crucible Prevents This
Crucible's continuous compliance monitoring would have flagged the regulatory gaps that led to these CMS fines — through automated survey-readiness checks, real-time deficiency tracking, staff compliance dashboards, and corrective action plan enforcement — preventing the violations before the next federal survey.
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