Failure to Complete Timely Admission MDS Assessment
Penalty
Fine: $72,960
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Summary
The facility failed to complete an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment within the required 14-day timeframe for one resident who was admitted with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Record review showed that the MDS admission assessment for this resident had an assessment reference date but was not completed as required. During interviews, the MDS Coordinator confirmed that the assessment was overdue and acknowledged being behind on completing it. The Administrator stated that the expectation was for all MDS assessments to be completed on time.