Deficiency Records for Morningside Care Center
Updated as of May 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Morningside 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-11 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-11 | 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 | 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-31 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-31 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-31 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-27 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-24 | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-24 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-24 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-10-07 | 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 | 2017-09-07 | 2017-10-07 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2017-08-30 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-08-30 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2017-08-30 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-09-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-09-29 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-09-29 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-09-29 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-09-20 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-09-19 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-08-30 | 2017-09-18 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-08-30 | 2017-09-18 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-09-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-09-08 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-14 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-14 | Y |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-14 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-14 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-14 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-14 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-14 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-14 | Y |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2017-03-27 | 2017-05-05 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-03-27 | 2017-05-05 | Y |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2017-03-27 | 2017-05-05 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-03-27 | 2017-05-05 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2017-03-27 | 2017-05-05 | Y |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-29 | 2016-08-08 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-29 | 2016-07-29 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-29 | 2016-07-29 | N |
| At least two compartments on every floor to protect residents from smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-29 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-29 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-29 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-29 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-06-23 | 2016-07-18 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-29 | 2016-06-29 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-29 | 2016-06-29 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-05-05 | 2016-05-05 | Y |
