F0844 F844: Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
B

Failure to Notify State Agency of DON Change

Sippican Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenterMarion, Massachusetts Survey Completed on 03-27-2025

Summary

The facility failed to provide written notice to the State agency regarding a change in the Director of Nurses (DON). During an interview, the current DON stated she began her role in July 2023. However, a review of the Health Care Facility Reporting System (HCFRS) revealed that the last notification to the State about a DON change was on June 23, 2021. Further examination of the HCFRS showed no record of the State Agency being informed about the current DON's appointment. The Administrator confirmed during an interview that the DON information had not been updated since June 2021, despite the current DON starting in July 2023 as an interim DON. The Administrator believed the update had been made, but it had not.

Penalty

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Failure to Notify State Agency of Administrator Changes
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F0844 F844: Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Short Summary

The facility did not update the state survey agency regarding changes in its administrative leadership, including an interim Administrator who served for several months and the current Administrator. A review of the EIDC website showed that these administrators were not listed as required, and the current Administrator acknowledged that the facility had failed to report these changes. This non-compliance affected all residents and was identified during a complaint investigation.

No penalty information released
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Failure to Notify State Agency of Administrative Changes
F
F0844 F844: Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Short Summary

The facility failed to notify the state agency of five changes in the Administrator role and five changes in the DON role over a specified period. This non-compliance was confirmed through a review of records and an interview with the current Administrator, affecting all 65 residents.

Fine: $214,79655 days payment denial
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The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.

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