Louisville East Post Acute in Louisville, KY was fined $12,740 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Louisville East Post Acute (Louisville, KY) — $12,740 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Louisville East Post Acute in Louisville, KY was fined $12,740 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


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


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• 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 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.


• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.