Insufficient Competent Staff for Behavioral Health Needs
Penalty
30 days payment denial
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Summary
The facility did not ensure that there were enough staff members with the necessary competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. This deficiency was identified based on observations and findings that staff were not adequately equipped to address or manage the behavioral health requirements of the resident population. The lack of sufficient and appropriately skilled staff directly impacted the facility's ability to provide care tailored to the behavioral health needs of its residents.