Deficiency Records for Myers Nursing and Convalescent Center
Updated as of December 01, 2017
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Myers Nursing and Convalescent 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Provide adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | 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 | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-09-11 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. | Health | 2016-11-14 | 2016-12-27 | N |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2016-07-26 | 2016-09-01 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2016-04-08 | 2016-05-20 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-04-08 | 2016-05-20 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-03-11 | 2016-05-20 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Provide residents with private access to a telephone. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Review or revise the resident's care plan after any major change in physical or mental health. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2015-12-22 | 2016-02-05 | Y |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2015-10-19 | 2015-11-23 | Y |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2015-08-31 | 2015-11-23 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-08-31 | 2015-10-10 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2015-04-29 | 2015-06-15 | Y |
| Provide care for each resident in a way that maintains or improves their quality of life. | Health | 2015-04-29 | 2015-06-15 | Y |
