TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER LTC
CMS
Actual Harm
Documentation Failure
Inadequate Staffing
Infection Control
Medication Error
Resident Neglect
Penalty
$11,408
Outcome
TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER LTC in TIOGA, ND was fined $11,408 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Details
TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER LTC (TIOGA, ND) — $11,408 in CMS Fines
Outcome: TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER LTC in TIOGA, ND was fined $11,408 by CMS following 16 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.
Deficiency areas cited:
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Post nurse staffing information every day.
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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