Hebrew Center For Health And Rehabilitation in WEST HARTFORD, CT was fined $27,927 by CMS following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Hebrew Center For Health And Rehabilitation (WEST HARTFORD, CT) — $27,927 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Hebrew Center For Health And Rehabilitation in WEST HARTFORD, CT was fined $27,927 by CMS following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.


• 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 each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


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