A list of the most recent deficiencies for Merrimack County Nursing Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. | Health | 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-13 | 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 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-13 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-13 | 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 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-31 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-05-30 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-05-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-05-30 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-05-30 | 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 | 2022-04-08 | 2022-05-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-05-30 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-05-30 | 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 | 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-19 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-14 | 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 | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-14 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-14 | 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 | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-14 | N |