Deficiency Records for Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care 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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-23 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-23 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-21 | 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 | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-30 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-30 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-30 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-30 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-13 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-13 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-28 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-28 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-28 | Y |
| Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-28 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-28 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-29 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-08-29 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-29 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-25 | 2022-05-06 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-09 | Y |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-15 | 2020-10-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-15 | 2020-10-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-15 | 2020-10-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-15 | 2020-10-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-16 | N |
