CMS Inspection Results for COURTYARD CONVALESCENT CENTER

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.

• 06/23/2008 Fire Safety Survey for COURTYARD CONVALESCENT CENTER

Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an externally vented heating system.	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
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Potential for minimal 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
properly maintained smoke detectors.	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

 

• 06/19/2008 Health Survey for COURTYARD CONVALESCENT CENTER

Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.	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	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 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
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 08/21/2007 Fire Safety Survey for COURTYARD CONVALESCENT CENTER

Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Isolated	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
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
no-smoking signs where oxygen is used.	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.	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

 

• 08/15/2007 Health Survey for COURTYARD CONVALESCENT CENTER

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality.	Widespread	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
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	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
Provide at least one room to use as a dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, airflow and furniture.	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
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	Widespread	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
Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	Pattern	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 09/27/2006 Fire Safety Survey for COURTYARD CONVALESCENT CENTER

Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	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
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly maintained smoke detectors.	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 medical gas storage and administration areas.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 09/22/2006 Health Survey for COURTYARD CONVALESCENT CENTER

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.	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
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm