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? |
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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 |