Facility profile · CCN 515162
Mcdowell Healthcare Center
25 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $7,443.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202625
Total citations
12
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$7,443
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
25 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 7, 2024 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Aug 7, 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Aug 7, 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 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | F645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2024 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard |
| Aug 7, 2024 | F585 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Sep 12, 2023 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint |
| Sep 12, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint |
| Sep 12, 2023 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 18, 2023 | F626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | G | Complaint |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint |
| Apr 18, 2023 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 24, 2022 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Aug 24, 2022 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Aug 24, 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 24, 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 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 |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 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 |
| Aug 24, 2022 | F640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 24, 2022 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| May 5, 2021 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $7,443 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 | — |
About this record
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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