A list of the most recent deficiencies for Merkel Nursing 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 all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-20 | Y |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-09 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-07 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-07 | Y |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-07 | 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 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-07 | 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 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-07 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-07 | Y |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-07 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-07 | Y |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-15 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-15 | Y |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-28 | N |
| 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 | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-28 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-28 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-28 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-28 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-28 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-28 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-05 | Not Fixed | N |
