FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER - SOUTH in ROANOKE, VA was fined $8,281 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER - SOUTH (ROANOKE, VA) — $8,281 in CMS Fines

Outcome: FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER - SOUTH in ROANOKE, VA was fined $8,281 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• 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.


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


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


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


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


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• 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.