Deficiency Records for Emerald Nursing and Rehab Omaha

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Updated as of April 01, 2018

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Emerald Nursing and Rehab Omaha. 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?
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-02-07 2018-03-27 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-16 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-16 Y
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
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 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2017-06-28 2017-10-03 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 2017-06-22 2017-08-18 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2017-06-22 2017-08-18 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 2017-03-22 2017-04-14 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 2017-01-03 2017-04-14 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-02-02 2017-02-27 Y
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-02-02 2017-02-27 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-02-02 2017-02-27 Y
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. Health 2017-01-03 2017-02-03 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-01-03 2017-02-03 Y
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2017-01-03 2017-02-03 Y
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-01-03 2017-02-03 Y
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 2016-08-04 2016-09-16 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-08-04 2016-09-16 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 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 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 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 N
Provide timely notification to the resident before transfer or discharge. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 Y
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 Y
Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 Y
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 Y
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 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 Y
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 Y
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-03-08 2016-04-22 Y
Exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2016-03-14 2016-04-15 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-03-14 2016-04-15 N
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2016-03-14 2016-04-15 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 2016-01-19 2016-02-02 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-01-19 2016-02-02 Y
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2015-05-26 2015-06-09 Y
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2015-03-30 2015-05-04 N
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Fire Safety 2015-03-30 2015-05-04 N
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. Fire Safety 2015-03-30 2015-05-04 N
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Health 2015-04-01 2015-05-04 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 2015-04-01 2015-05-04 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2015-04-01 2015-05-04 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2015-04-01 2015-05-04 N
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. Health 2015-04-01 2015-05-04 N
Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. Health 2015-04-01 2015-05-04 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2015-04-01 2015-05-04 N