Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley
Updated as of May 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2020-12-21 | 2021-01-13 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | 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 | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-10-16 | 2019-12-16 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-10-16 | 2019-12-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-10-16 | 2019-12-07 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-06 | 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 | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-06 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-06 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-06 | N |
| Review or revise the resident's care plan after any major change in physical or mental health. | Health | 2017-10-25 | 2017-12-01 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-10-25 | 2017-12-01 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-10-25 | 2017-12-01 | N |
