Deficiency Records for Meridian Center
Updated as of June 01, 2022
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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? |
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-16 | Y |
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-16 | Y |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-16 | Y |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-20 | 2021-09-30 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-20 | 2021-09-30 | N |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
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 | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-20 | N |
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-02-08 | 2021-02-26 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-02-08 | 2021-02-23 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-12-23 | 2021-02-08 | Y |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-09-16 | 2020-10-07 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-07-14 | 2020-10-07 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-07-14 | 2020-09-16 | Y |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-07-14 | 2020-09-16 | Y |
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-13 | N |
Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-13 | N |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-10-25 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-10-25 | 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 | 2019-10-04 | 2019-10-25 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-10-25 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-10-25 | Y |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-10-25 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-10-25 | Y |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-10-25 | Y |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | 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 | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-11 | 2018-10-19 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-24 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-24 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-24 | N |
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-24 | N |
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-24 | N |