A list of the most recent deficiencies for Morningside Health Services. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| 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 | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-28 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2023-07-13 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2023-07-13 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-02-13 | 2023-03-10 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-13 | 2023-03-10 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-13 | 2023-03-10 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-08 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-08 | 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 | 2022-07-27 | 2022-08-27 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2022-07-27 | 2022-08-27 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-29 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-29 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-29 | Y |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-29 | Y |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-29 | Y |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-29 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-02 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2022-01-20 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-27 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-27 | 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 | 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-27 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-27 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | 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 | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-28 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-05-17 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-17 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
