In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on the issue of so-called “no harm” deficiencies, which typically result in no fine or penalty to the nursing home.
This issue of the Elder Justice Newsletter highlights the expectations and failures associated with facilities that have received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Nursing homes with five-star ratings are held up as models of high-quality care. However, even in these top-rated facilities, issues such as neglect, abuse, and inadequate care occur. Behind the stellar ratings, some facilities still struggle with issues that put residents at risk. This issue is a reminder that a higher CMS rating does not guarantee a safe environment, and ongoing vigilance and advocacy are essential to ensure residents receive the safe, respectful care they deserve.
This newsletter focuses on the following “no harm” violations:
- Neglected smiles: Five-star facility fails to ensure timely dental care.
- Unresolved altercation: Resident injured in physical abuse.
- Inconsistent care: Pressure ulcer risk increased.
- Verbal abuse ignored: Nursing home failed to report incident on time.
- Residents at risk: Failure to maintain proper wound care protocols.
- Silent fall: Facility fails to report critical injury.
Do YOU think these deficiencies caused “no harm”? Click to download the newsletter or read it in the PDF below.
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