Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester, NY was fined $216,450 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Monroe Community Hospital (Rochester, NY) — $216,450 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester, NY was fined $216,450 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


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


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


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


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