Facility profile · CCN 375094
Emerald Care Center Tulsa
75 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 11 federal enforcement actions totaling $91,783.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202675
Total citations
41
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
11
Federal penalties
$91,783
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
75 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 28, 2025 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 19, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F758 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard |
| Apr 11, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| Mar 19, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint |
| Mar 19, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 19, 2024 | F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint |
| Mar 19, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 19, 2024 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 19, 2024 | F553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 8, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint |
| Feb 8, 2024 | F626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 8, 2024 | F625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 8, 2024 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 8, 2024 | F622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 8, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 8, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | E | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F727 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F758 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F726 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard |
| Feb 22, 2022 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 11 enforcement actions against this facility, including 10 civil money penalties totaling $91,783 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 2 days.
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2024 | Fine | $22,975 | — |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | Jun 19, 2024 · 2 days |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 | — |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | — |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 | — |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | — |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | — |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | — |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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