RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES in ARKOMA, OK was fined $43,020 by CMS following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES (ARKOMA, OK) — $43,020 in CMS Fines

Outcome: RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES in ARKOMA, OK was fined $43,020 by CMS following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


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


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.


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


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


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