Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
17 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F758 - Medication Errors
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F800 - Food and nutrition services
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F801 - Staffing
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.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0006GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0009GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the June 21, 2021 survey of MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION?
This was a inspection survey of MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION on June 21, 2021. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION on June 21, 2021?
Yes, 17 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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