CALVERT COUNTY NURSING CTR. in PRINCE FREDERICK, MD was fined $11,190 by CMS following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CALVERT COUNTY NURSING CTR. (PRINCE FREDERICK, MD) — $11,190 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CALVERT COUNTY NURSING CTR. in PRINCE FREDERICK, MD was fined $11,190 by CMS following 40 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


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


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• 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.


• 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.