Deficiency Records for Mercer Healthcare Center
Updated as of October 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Mercer Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-06 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-06 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-06 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-06 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-06 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-06 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-06 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-15 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-15 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-15 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-08 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-28 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-28 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-28 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-28 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-28 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-28 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-28 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-28 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-28 | Y |
| Maintain comfortable sound levels. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-24 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-24 | N |
| Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-24 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2015-06-24 | 2015-07-24 | N |
| Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-17 | Not Fixed | N |
| Rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-17 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly working alarms on sprinkler valves. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-17 | Not Fixed | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-17 | Not Fixed | N |
| No-smoking signs where oxygen is used. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-17 | Not Fixed | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-30 | Not Fixed | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-30 | Not Fixed | N |
