A list of the most recent deficiencies for Berrien Nursing Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-17 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-17 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-31 | 2024-03-17 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-31 | 2024-03-17 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-31 | 2024-03-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-31 | 2024-03-17 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-31 | 2024-03-17 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-31 | 2024-03-17 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-22 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
