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Barnes-kasson County Hospital

📍 2872 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847 📞 (570) 853-3135 🛏️ 58 beds

Inspection History Overview

Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

January 16, 2025 Health Inspection

Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 2 penalties totaling $124,870

$124,215
Sep 10, 2021

Fine

$655
Jul 12, 2021

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $6,500

$6,500
Mar 13, 2020

Fine

2018 1 penalties totaling $13,105

$13,105
Apr 13, 2018

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 3 violations

Tag 0686 E Jan 16, 2025

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2025
Tag 0757 E Jan 16, 2025

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2025
Tag 0881 E Jan 16, 2025

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2025

2024 10 violations

Tag 0561 D Mar 7, 2024

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

✓ Corrected: Apr 25, 2024
Tag 0580 E Mar 7, 2024

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Apr 25, 2024
Tag 0686 E Mar 7, 2024

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Apr 25, 2024
Tag 0690 D Mar 7, 2024

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Apr 25, 2024
Tag 0740 E Mar 7, 2024

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

✓ Corrected: Apr 25, 2024
Tag 0756 E Mar 7, 2024

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Apr 25, 2024
Tag 0757 E Mar 7, 2024

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Apr 25, 2024
Tag 0758 D Mar 7, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: Apr 25, 2024
Tag 0880 E Mar 7, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Apr 25, 2024
Tag 0881 F Mar 7, 2024

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Apr 25, 2024
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2023 9 violations

Tag 0584 D Apr 13, 2023

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.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2023
Tag 0605 E Apr 13, 2023

Ensure that each resident is free from medications that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2023
Tag 0661 D Apr 13, 2023

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2023
Tag 0689 G Apr 13, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2023
Tag 0745 E Apr 13, 2023

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2023
Tag 0756 E Apr 13, 2023

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2023
Tag 0761 D Apr 13, 2023

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2023
Tag 0812 F Apr 13, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2023
Tag 0813 E Apr 13, 2023

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

✓ Corrected: Jun 1, 2023

2022 8 violations

Tag 0585 E Jun 3, 2022

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.

✓ Corrected: Jul 26, 2022
Tag 0600 E Jun 3, 2022

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Jul 26, 2022
Tag 0607 E Jun 3, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Jul 26, 2022
Tag 0657 D Jun 3, 2022

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jul 26, 2022
Tag 0690 D Jun 3, 2022

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Jul 26, 2022
Tag 0711 D Jun 3, 2022

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

✓ Corrected: Jul 26, 2022
Tag 0757 D Jun 3, 2022

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jul 26, 2022
Tag 0888 D Jun 3, 2022

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

✓ Corrected: Jul 26, 2022
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2021 12 violations

Tag 0600 G Sep 10, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0602 D Sep 10, 2021

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0607 D Sep 10, 2021

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0641 D Sep 10, 2021

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0684 G Sep 10, 2021

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0689 E Sep 10, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0697 D Sep 10, 2021

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0729 D Sep 10, 2021

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0730 E Sep 10, 2021

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0755 E Sep 10, 2021

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0882 E Sep 10, 2021

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021
Tag 0887 E Sep 10, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: Nov 9, 2021

2020 13 violations

Tag 0880 F Jun 12, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0607 D Mar 13, 2020

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0686 D Mar 13, 2020

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0688 D Mar 13, 2020

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.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0695 E Mar 13, 2020

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0755 E Mar 13, 2020

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0757 D Mar 13, 2020

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0812 F Mar 13, 2020

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0814 F Mar 13, 2020

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0842 D Mar 13, 2020

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0880 F Mar 13, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0881 F Mar 13, 2020

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
Tag 0883 D Mar 13, 2020

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

✓ Corrected: Aug 11, 2020
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2019 20 violations

Tag 0550 E Apr 16, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0605 D Apr 16, 2019

Ensure that each resident is free from medications that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0622 E Apr 16, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0623 E Apr 16, 2019

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0641 E Apr 16, 2019

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0658 E Apr 16, 2019

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0686 D Apr 16, 2019

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0689 E Apr 16, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Jul 9, 2019
Tag 0690 E Apr 16, 2019

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0710 D Apr 16, 2019

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0726 E Apr 16, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0740 D Apr 16, 2019

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0758 D Apr 16, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0760 D Apr 16, 2019

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0761 D Apr 16, 2019

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0804 E Apr 16, 2019

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0838 F Apr 16, 2019

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0865 F Apr 16, 2019

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0868 F Apr 16, 2019

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019
Tag 0881 F Apr 16, 2019

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019

2018 10 violations

Tag 0558 E Apr 13, 2018

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2018
Tag 0584 E Apr 13, 2018

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.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2018
Tag 0585 E Apr 13, 2018

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.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2018
Tag 0607 D Apr 13, 2018

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2018
Tag 0641 D Apr 13, 2018

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2018
Tag 0689 G Apr 13, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2018
Tag 0726 D Apr 13, 2018

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.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2018
Tag 0812 D Apr 13, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2018
Tag 0838 F Apr 13, 2018

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2018
Tag 0947 F Apr 13, 2018

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2018
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2017 9 violations

Tag 0155 D Mar 10, 2017

Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives.

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2017
Tag 0253 E Mar 10, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2017
Tag 0279 D Mar 10, 2017

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2017
Tag 0323 E Mar 10, 2017

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2017
Tag 0329 D Mar 10, 2017

Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2017
Tag 0371 F Mar 10, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2017
Tag 0428 D Mar 10, 2017

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2017
Tag 0441 D Mar 10, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2017
Tag 0456 D Mar 10, 2017

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2017
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