A list of the most recent deficiencies for Heritage of Emerson. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-06-04 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-15 | 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 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-08 | 2022-01-17 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-12-07 | 2022-01-14 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-12-07 | 2022-01-14 | 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 | 2021-12-07 | 2022-01-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-31 | 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 | 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-31 | 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 | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-31 | N |
