NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury in Salisbury, NC was fined $19,145 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury (Salisbury, NC) — $19,145 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury in Salisbury, NC was fined $19,145 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


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


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.