Citrus Gardens, in Fort Myers, Fla., was cited by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for a rat infestation, according to an article on the Long-term Living website
Citrus Gardens, in Fort Myers, Fla., was cited by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a rat infestation, according to an article on the Long-term Living website. Other safety violations were also found and the facility was fined $20,000. One trap caught a rat that was the “the size of a raccoon,” according to the article.
October 31, 2014
Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations
Alleged Ransomware Administrator Extradited from South KoreaThe Phobos ransomware has been used globally to target over 1,000 organizations, including healthcare.
Design Plans Unveiled for New Intermountain St. Vincent Regional HospitalThe new hospital will be a 14-floor, 737,000 square-foot facility in Billings, Montana.
Ground Broken on New Pediatric Health Campus in DallasThe new campus will replace the existing Children’s Medical Center Dallas.
Pre-Construction Strategies for Successful Facilities ProjectsSavvy decisions can help facilities meet long-term goals by creating consistency and eliminating waste.
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