A list of the most recent deficiencies for Gino J Merli Veterans 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2023-09-01 | 2023-10-31 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-01 | 2023-10-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2023-09-01 | 2023-10-31 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-12 | 2023-10-31 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-12 | 2023-10-31 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-12 | 2023-10-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-12 | 2023-10-31 | N |
| Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-12-02 | 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 | 2022-10-18 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-11 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-22 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-08-09 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-11 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-11 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-11 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-11 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-07 | Y |
