Tioga nursing home responds to critical report
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) – A Tioga nursing home is one of five in the state put on a list for possible increased government surveillance due to quality concerns.
Tioga Community Care Center off of Shreveport Hwy. in Tioga. | Photo Source: KALB
The Advocate reported on Tuesday that Tioga Community Care Center is on that list. The list was put out by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for nursing homes. It identifies those that fail to meet certain health and safety standards. CMS is governed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
That means the Tioga Community Care Center could see more frequent inspections. And, if a facility fails to implement changes, they could lose government funding. The list got traction after two U.S. Senators asked for the information from CMS.
Tioga Community Care was added to the list after a December 2018 report said some residents were put in “immediate jeopardy” after one lost 26 pounds in nearly four months and was down to 79 pounds — and that a registered dietician recommended treatment, but it was never implemented.
Tioga community care center did email KALB and said they’re making changes. They said they’ve changed leadership and survey standards. As well as adding more corporate support, education, and monitoring.
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Why wasnt rabbi esformes indicted with son. Phil esformes, who was convicted of fraud against Medicare, Medicaid for $1.3 billion over 18 yrs. 20 indictments.
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WE don’t know the answer. That’s something we’d need to look into.
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Why wasnt rabbi esformes indicted with son. Phil esformes, who was convicted of fraud against Medicare, Medicaid for $1.3 billion over 18 yrs. 20 indictments.
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