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MERKEL NURSING CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
1704 N 1ST |
MERKEL TX |
TELEPHONE: 3259285673 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 66 / 82 |
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| Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 06/25/08 , this home is listed because in at least one area they caused actual harm to a patient and/or subjected the patients to immediate jeopardy. More recent reports/corrections may be available. Check with the nursing home administrator. Actual harm is indicated by a score of G, H, I, while J, K, L indicate immediate jeopardy. The color coding scheme is below: |
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| RATING | DEFINITION |
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 | actual harm and/or immediate jeopardy: score= G,H,I,J,K,L |
 | potential for more than minimal harm: score= D, E, F |
 | potential for minimal harm: score= A, B, C |
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COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 02/13/2007 |
| 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 transf | G |
| 02/13/2007 |
| 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. | D |
| 02/13/2007 |
| Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | D |
| 02/13/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
| 02/13/2007 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | G |
| 02/13/2007 |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | G |
| 02/13/2007 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | B |
| 01/10/2008 |
| 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 transf | L |
| 01/10/2008 |
| 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. | L |
| 01/10/2008 |
| Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | L |
| 01/10/2008 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | E |
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