Berkley Manor Care Center

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Environmental Deficiencies

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Environmental Deficiencies

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Environmental Deficiencies

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Environmental Deficiencies

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

INITIAL COMENTS (ID Prefix Tag #K000) are informational only and a representation of the facility' s general characteristics. This survey was conducted in accordance with the Federal Register at Section 42 CFR 483.70(a.. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interview during the course of the survey, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain corridor doors in accordance with the Life Safety Code .. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to maintain fire safe environment within the facility. This deficient practice could affect all patients, s.. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview during the course of the survey it was determined that the facility failed to maintain emergency power systems in accordance with section 19.. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review during the survey, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct fire drills in accordance with the Life Safety Code, Section 19.7.1.2 and 4.7. This def.. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on testing and observation of the delayed egress door , it was determined that the facility failed to arrange and maintain the means of egress in accordance with Life Safety Code .. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: During observation of the kitchen gas fired cooking equipment it did not meet the requirements of the 2012 Edition of NFPA 54 Fuel and Gas Code 9.6.1.2. This deficient practice could affec.. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: During the review of the facility records, with staff, documentation was not available to confirm that the facility had a kitchen-hood-exhaust-system cleaning schedule as required by NFPA 9.. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interview during the survey, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain marking of means of egress in accordance with Life Safety Section 7.10. This defic.. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interview during the survey, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the exit access doors so that exits are readily accessible at all times in accordance.. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interview during the survey, it was determined that the fire resistance rating of smoke barrier walls were not maintained in accordance with Life Safety Code Sectio.. STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interviews of the emergency lighting, the facility failed to maintain the battery-powered emergency lights for 1-1/2-hour duration at the transfer switches. ac.. STANDARD not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, staff interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with National Fire Prote.. STANDARD not met: Based on observation and staff interview during the survey, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain electrical equipment in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 70, National ..

A recertification survey with complaint #CO34039, #CO34250 and #CO34292 was completed on 11/27/23 to 11/30/23. Three deficiencies were cited. An Emergency Preparedness survey was conducted from 11/27/23 to 11/30/23. No deficiencies were cited. Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to assess and monitor an existing pressure injury for one (#50) of seven residents reviewed for wounds out of 32 sample residents and failed to take steps to prevent the resident' s development of pressure injuries. Resident #50 who required hands on assisance from staff to complete activities of daily living such as toileting, bed mobility, dressing and personal hygiene and who was at high risk for developing pressure injuries developed facility acquired pressure injury. The resident' s pressure injury was first discovered on 4/27/23 and started as a redness spread over the bony part of the resident' s left hip. The wound care physician classified the wound as a "trauma wound." There was no documentation in the resident' s chart to identify w.. Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals were properly stored and labeled in one of two medication storage rooms.Specifically, the facility failed to ensure vaccines and insulins (medications used to regulate blood glucose levels) were not stored in a dormitory style fridge. Findings include:I. Professional referenceAccording to the Vaccine storage and Handling Toolkit retrieved on 11/30/23 from: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/admin/storage/toolkit/storage-handling-toolkit.pdf it revealed in pertinent part "Do not store any vaccines in a dormitory-style or bar-style combined refrigerator/freezer unit under any circumstances. These units pose a significant risk of freezing vaccines, even when used for temporary storage."II. Fac.. Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide adequate outside ventilation by means of windows and/or mechanical ventilation. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the soiled linen laundry room exhaust fan was functional. Findings include: I. Observations An observation of the soiled linen laundry room was completed on 11/30/23 at 10:45 a.m. An exhaust fan was installed in the ceiling of the soiled linen laundry room. The fan was not audible and did not create air movement with the switch turned on. The fan was covered with thick gray and black debris. As a measure of checking the function of the fan, a small square of single ply toilet paper was placed against the vent. The exhaust fan was unable to hold the toilet tissue in place which indicate..