EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME Review Nursing Home BLAKELY, GA

EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
Category: Nursing Home
11740 COLUMBIA ROAD
BLAKELY, GA 39823

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751246601

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Resident Capacity:

127

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PRICES MAY INCREASE. PLEASE CALL FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
Reimbursement:	Medicare, Medicaid

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.

08/21/2008 Health Survey for EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	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
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Keep adequate and comfortable lighting in all areas.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	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
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	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
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm

08/21/2008 Fire Safety Survey for EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME

Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Pattern	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
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof.	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
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoking Regulations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
posted No-smoking signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/28/2008 Health Survey for EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hire nurse aides who have completed required training and shown that they are skilled.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Keep sound levels comfortable.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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 each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Pattern	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
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.	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
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	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.	Isolated	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/28/2008 Fire Safety Survey for EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME

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
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
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
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoking Regulations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
posted No-smoking signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

01/25/2007 Health Survey for EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Choose a doctor to be the medical director.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.	Isolated	Actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Actual harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Actual harm
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	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
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.	Isolated	Actual harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Actual harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

01/25/2007 Fire Safety Survey for EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
portable fire extinguishers.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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
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
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
restrictions on the use of highly flammable materials.	Pattern	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
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoking Regulations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
posted No-smoking signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm