A list of the most recent deficiencies for Meramec Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-15 | 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 | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-03 | N |
| Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-18 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-08-05 | 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 | 2022-06-16 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-10-11 | N |
