Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Infection Control
Medication Error
Resident Neglect
Wound Care
Penalty
$32,139
Outcome
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City in LAKE CITY, MN was fined $32,139 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City (LAKE CITY, MN) — $32,139 in CMS Fines
Outcome: Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City in LAKE CITY, MN was fined $32,139 by CMS following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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