Meridian Nursing Home

Health Inspections

Health Inspections
4
Health Deficiencies
This Nursing Home: 4
OK State Average: 9
U.S. Average: 6
OK Deficiencies Range: 1–37
Complaints & Incidents: 3
Updated April 18, 2013.

Our health inspections rating describes how well this home met health and safety standards for food preparation and other nursing-home activities in the latest three state inspections. Such inspections are conducted about every 15 months.

March 21, 2012 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.
Low
Some
4/16/2012
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.
Low
Some
4/16/2012
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.
Low
Some
4/16/2012
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
Very Low
Some
4/16/2012

April 07, 2011 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.
Low
Some
5/2/2011
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Low
Some
5/2/2011
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Low
Some
5/2/2011
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Low
Some
5/2/2011
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Low
Some
5/2/2011
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.
Low
Some
5/2/2011
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.
Low
Few
5/2/2011
Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor.
Low
Few
5/2/2011

February 19, 2010 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
Some
Some
3/17/2010
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Low
Some
3/18/2010
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's file.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.
Low
Some
3/18/2010
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Low
Some
3/17/2010
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Low
Few
3/17/2010
Maintain 15 months of resident assessments in the resident's active clinical record.
Very Low
Some
3/17/2010

March 21, 2012 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.
Low
Some
4/16/2012
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.
Low
Some
4/16/2012
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.
Low
Some
4/16/2012

September 23, 2010 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.
Low
Some
10/21/2010

February 19, 2010 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
Some
Some
3/17/2010
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Low
Few
3/17/2010

Note: Because of differences in calculation, all data may not match those shown on Nursing Home Compare, a website run by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS has approved the U.S. News methodology.

Last updated April 18, 2013.


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