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CMS Inspection Results
The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.
- 12/06/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LIBERTY HEIGHTS
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Widespread | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Building Service Equipment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Electrical | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Furnishings and Decorations | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Hazardous Area | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Interior Finish | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| fire-resistant interior walls. | Widespread | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| fire-resistant room wall surfaces. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 11/20/2007 Health Survey for LIBERTY HEIGHTS
| Administration | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Keep complete, dated lab records in the resident's file. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Environmental | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | Widespread | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Mistreatment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Hire only people who have 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. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Nutrition and Dietary | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | Widespread | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Widespread | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that residents are well nourished. | Widespread | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Hire a qualified dietician. | Widespread | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Pharmacy Service | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Quality Care | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Resident Assessment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Resident Rights | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Make sure that private space is available in the nursing home for resident groups or residents' families to meet. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 02/28/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LIBERTY HEIGHTS
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Building Contruction | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Emergency Plans and Fire Drills | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 02/08/2007 Health Survey for LIBERTY HEIGHTS
| Environmental | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | Pattern | Potential for minimal harm |
| Quality Care | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Isolated | Actual harm |
| Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 12/28/2005 Fire Safety Survey for LIBERTY HEIGHTS
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Building Service Equipment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Corridor Walls and Doors | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Electrical | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Exits and Egress | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| exits that are accessible at all times. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Hazardous Area | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Illumination and Emergency Power | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| proper backup exit lighting. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 12/14/2005 Health Survey for LIBERTY HEIGHTS
| Pharmacy Service | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Quality Care | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Resident Assessment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. | Pattern | Potential for minimal harm |
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