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Emerald Care Center Tulsa

75 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 11 federal enforcement actions totaling $91,783.

Special Focus Status 1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
75
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
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 28, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Jan 28, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Jul 19, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint
Apr 11, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Apr 11, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Apr 11, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Apr 11, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.DStandard
Apr 11, 2024F758Implement 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.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
Apr 11, 2024F693Ensure 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.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Apr 11, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Apr 11, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F578Honor 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.EStandard
Apr 11, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EComplaint
Mar 19, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Mar 19, 2024F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Mar 19, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 19, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Mar 19, 2024F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.DComplaint
Feb 8, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Feb 8, 2024F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.DComplaint
Feb 8, 2024F625Notify 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.DComplaint
Feb 8, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Feb 8, 2024F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
Feb 8, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Feb 8, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Feb 27, 2023F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F887Educate 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.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F840Employ 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.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F838Conduct 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.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F758Implement 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.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F727Have 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.EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.JStandard
Feb 27, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Feb 27, 2023F584Honor 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.EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F758Implement 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.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F688Provide 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.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Feb 22, 2022F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard

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.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jul 19, 2024Fine$22,975
Mar 19, 2024Payment DenialJun 19, 2024 · 2 days
Nov 6, 2023Fine$13,762
Oct 17, 2023Fine$4,587
Sep 25, 2023Fine$13,762
Sep 5, 2023Fine$4,587
Aug 28, 2023Fine$4,587
Aug 21, 2023Fine$4,587
Aug 14, 2023Fine$4,587
Aug 7, 2023Fine$4,587
Jul 17, 2023Fine$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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