FROSTBURG REHAB CENTER in FROSTBURG, MD was fined $16,559 by CMS following 51 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

FROSTBURG REHAB CENTER (FROSTBURG, MD) — $16,559 in CMS Fines

Outcome: FROSTBURG REHAB CENTER in FROSTBURG, MD was fined $16,559 by CMS following 51 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


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


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• Post nurse staffing information every day.


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


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• 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.


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.