A list of the most recent deficiencies for Medilodge of Livingston. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | 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 | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-23 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-23 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-23 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-23 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-23 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-23 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-23 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-23 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-09-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-09-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-09-12 | 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 | 2022-08-30 | 2022-09-12 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| 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 | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-10 | 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 | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-10 | N |
