ST WILLIAMS LIVING CENTER in PARKERS PRAIRIE, MN was fined $22,925 by CMS following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ST WILLIAMS LIVING CENTER (PARKERS PRAIRIE, MN) — $22,925 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ST WILLIAMS LIVING CENTER in PARKERS PRAIRIE, MN was fined $22,925 by CMS following 11 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.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


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