BLUE POINT HEALTHCARE CENTER in BALTIMORE, MD was fined $339,648 by CMS following 82 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BLUE POINT HEALTHCARE CENTER (BALTIMORE, MD) — $339,648 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BLUE POINT HEALTHCARE CENTER in BALTIMORE, MD was fined $339,648 by CMS following 82 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


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


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


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


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.