CMS Inspection Results for ST LUKES HOME

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.

• 12/11/2008 Health Survey for ST LUKES HOME

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
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
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	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
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 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
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

 

• 11/05/2008 Fire Safety Survey for ST LUKES HOME

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

 

• 11/28/2007 Health Survey for ST LUKES HOME

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
Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm

 

• 10/31/2007 Fire Safety Survey for ST LUKES HOME

Building Contruction
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls.	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.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly maintained smoke detectors.	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
Miscellaneous
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Widespread	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

 

• 11/16/2006 Health Survey for ST LUKES HOME

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
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
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm

 

• 10/03/2006 Fire Safety Survey for ST LUKES HOME

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
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm