Deficiency Records for Berrien Nursing Center
Updated as of September 01, 2016
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-06-10 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-06-10 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-06-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-07-02 | 2014-08-11 | Y |
| Fire resistant room wall surfaces. | Fire Safety | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | N |
| Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | N |
| An externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | N |
| Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life. | Health | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with 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. | Health | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | Y |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-01-16 | 2014-03-02 | Y |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2012-04-19 | 2012-06-03 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2012-04-19 | 2012-06-03 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2012-04-19 | 2012-06-03 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2012-04-19 | 2012-06-03 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2012-04-19 | 2012-06-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2012-04-19 | 2012-06-03 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2012-04-19 | 2012-06-03 | N |
