Deficiency Records for Bernard Care Center
Updated as of September 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bernard 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| 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 | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | 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 | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-21 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-21 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | 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 | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | Health | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install | Health | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-28 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-09-01 | 2017-10-16 | Y |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-26 | 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 | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | 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 | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Honor a residents' rights as a residents of the nursing home, free of coercion and reprisal, and as citizens or residents of the United States. | Health | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Provide proof that residents' personal money that is deposited with the nursing home is secure. | Health | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-06-06 | 2017-07-21 | N |
