CMS Inspection Results for GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-INDIANAPOLIS

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.

• 09/04/2008 Fire Safety Survey for GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-INDIANAPOLIS

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
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Pattern	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.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Widespread	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
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm

 

• 09/02/2008 Health Survey for GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-INDIANAPOLIS

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	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
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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

 

• 07/17/2007 Health Survey for GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-INDIANAPOLIS

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	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.	Isolated	Actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	Isolated	Actual harm
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Pattern	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
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
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	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
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
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	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
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

 

• 07/16/2007 Fire Safety Survey for GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-INDIANAPOLIS

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
portable fire extinguishers.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly protected cooking facilities.	Widespread	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.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	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.	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

 

• 05/22/2006 Health Survey for GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-INDIANAPOLIS

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Get proof that a nurse aide has the training and skills that the State requires.	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	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
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
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	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
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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

 

• 05/18/2006 Fire Safety Survey for GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-INDIANAPOLIS

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system.	Widespread	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.	Widespread	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
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.	Widespread	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