Deficiency Records for Meadowlark Hills
Updated as of October 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Meadowlark Hills. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-13 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-13 | 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 | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-13 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-13 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-13 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-09-09 | 2019-10-17 | 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 | 2019-09-09 | 2019-09-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-09 | 2019-09-24 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-17 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-17 | N |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-17 | 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 | 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-17 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-07 | 2019-01-17 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2018-11-30 | N |
