MERIDIAN CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER ID DEFICIENCY REPORT

	Nursing Home Deficiency Report current as of November 25, 2009
Date	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
06/07/2010	Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/07/2010	1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/07/2010	Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/07/2010	Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/07/2010	1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/07/2010	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/07/2010	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Actual harm
06/07/2010	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Actual harm
06/07/2010	1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/07/2010	Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/07/2010	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/25/2010	an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/25/2010	proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/08/2009	Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
04/02/2009	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/02/2009	record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/02/2009	proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/02/2009	proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/02/2009	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/28/2008	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/28/2008	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/28/2008	1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/28/2008	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/28/2008	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Actual harm
03/28/2008	post nurse staffing information.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
03/28/2008	Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/28/2008	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/19/2007	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/19/2007	emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/19/2007	an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/19/2007	exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/19/2007	restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/19/2007	fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/19/2007	weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/19/2007	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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Where does this data come from?

The data on this website describes nursing home characteristics, quality measures, inspection results, and nursing staff information.

The data come from 2 sources:

1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have an Online Survey, Certification, and Reporting (OSCAR) database - Includes the nursing home characteristics and health deficiencies issued during the three most recent state inspections and recent complaint investigations.

   The survey inspection results are collected by the state survey agencies, who perform onsite visits to nursing homes . The inspections occur at least once during a 15-month period, or any time in between as a result of a complaint received by the state. The inspections ensure that the nursing home residents receive quality care and services in a safe and comfortable environment in accordance with rules established by CMS. Complaints may be reported and inspected during the year (outside of the 9-15 month survey cycle). Inspections about a complaint that result in the citation of a health deficiency are reported to CMS and included in this website. Sometimes the inspection finds a problem that the nursing home identified and corrected before the inspection occurred. The fact and the nature of these prior problems (deficiencies) may be included in this website.

   The information on the nursing homes' characteristics derived from OSCAR are prepared by each nursing home at the beginning of the regular State inspection. This information is reported by the nursing homes themselves. It is reviewed by nursing home inspectors, but not formally audited to ensure data accuracy. In addition, this information changes frequently as residents are discharged and admitted, or resident conditions change.

2. National database known as the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Repository

   The data for the quality measures come from the MDS Repository. The MDS is collected on regular intervals for every resident in a Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing home. Information is collected on the resident's health, physical functioning, mental status, and general well-being. These data are used by the nursing home to access the needs and develop a plan of care unique to each resident.

   Regulations require that a MDS assessment be performed at admission, quarterly, annually, and whenever the resident experiences a significant change in status. For residents in a Medicare Part A stay, the MDS is also used to determine the Medicare reimbursement rate. These assessments are performed on the 5th, 14th, 30th, 60th and 90th day of admission.

   All of this data is reported by the nursing homes themselves. It is reviewed by nursing home inspectors, but not formally audited to ensure that it is accurate. Every attempt is made to assure the accuracy and timeliness of this information. However, this information changes frequently as residents are discharged and admitted, or resident conditions change. We advise interpreting this information cautiously and supplementing it with information from the Ombudsman's office, the State Survey Agency, or other sources.

   Some MDS items used to calculate the quality measures consider the resident's condition during previous days prior to the assessment date. The following table provides these "observation" or "look back" time frames.

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse:

• Unexplained injuries or bruises
• Over or under medication
• Visible cuts, bruises, or welts
• Rapid weight loss or weight gain
• Dehydration, malnutrition, and bedsores
• Unsanitary living conditions
• Infections
• Broken bones
• Sudden death