Deficiency Records for Meridian Center
Updated as of January 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Meridian 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-09-28 | 2017-10-11 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-09-28 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-09-28 | Y |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-09-28 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | Y |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | 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 | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | Y |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | Y |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-08-15 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-06-01 | Y |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-06-01 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-04-19 | 2017-06-01 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-06-01 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-04-04 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-01-19 | 2017-02-10 | Y |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2016-09-24 | 2016-10-21 | Y |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-09-24 | 2016-10-21 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-09-24 | 2016-10-21 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2016-09-24 | 2016-10-21 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-07-13 | 2016-09-07 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-07-13 | 2016-09-07 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-30 | Y |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-11-10 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2015-09-18 | 2015-10-19 | N |
