ELLICOTT CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING in BUFFALO, NY was fined $10,868 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ELLICOTT CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING (BUFFALO, NY) — $10,868 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ELLICOTT CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING in BUFFALO, NY was fined $10,868 by CMS following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• 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 the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.