SOUTHPARK MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTE in AUSTIN, TX was fined $16,920 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SOUTHPARK MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTE (AUSTIN, TX) — $16,920 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SOUTHPARK MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTE in AUSTIN, TX was fined $16,920 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


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


• 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.