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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Meridian Village Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to follow physician orders when staff administered medications to the wrong residents during med passes. In one event, an RN gave one resident another resident’s morning meds after confusing the two residents; in another, a nurse gave a resident another resident’s meds after the resident and charge nurse both incorrectly identified him; and in a third, an LPN gave a severely cognitively impaired resident medications not ordered for him after a CNA confirmed the wrong identity. The records show the medications administered were not on the affected residents’ orders, except for one PRN senna order.
The Facility failed to store and prepare food according to safety standards, risking foodborne illness for all 62 residents. Observations revealed unlabeled, undated, and improperly stored food items, including raw chicken stored above shrimp and unpasteurized eggs above pasteurized ones. Staff were unaware of proper food safety protocols, and the Facility's Food Storage Policy was not adhered to.
Two residents experienced falls due to inadequate transfer procedures. One resident, with moderate cognitive impairment, fell during a transfer from a wheelchair to a recliner due to improper positioning by a CNA. Another resident, with hemiplegia, fell twice; once from bed and once during a mechanical lift transfer when foot pedals were removed before securing the sling. The facility's fall risk management policy was not effectively followed.
The facility failed to prepare food according to physician-prescribed IDDSI Level 5 Minced & Moist diets for three residents. Observations showed that the ground chicken served lacked the necessary sauce or liquid, as required. Staff interviews revealed that cooks had not been preparing sauces for mechanically altered diets, and the Dietary Manager confirmed the need for liquid or gravy. The facility's policy requires an identification system to ensure correct diet orders, but this was not followed, leading to the deficiency.
A facility failed to provide antibiotic stewardship for a resident admitted with chronic antibiotic use for UTI prophylaxis. Despite a negative urinalysis, the resident continued to receive Methenamine Hippurate daily. The facility's administrator stated the antibiotic was not discontinued because the resident was admitted on it, contrary to the facility's policy promoting appropriate antibiotic use and monitoring.
Wrong-resident medication administration
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The facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed for the correct resident when medications were administered to the wrong residents in 3 of 6 residents reviewed for medication errors. The report documents that on 4/18/2025, a nurse gave R4’s morning medications to R78 in error, including metoprolol tartrate 25 mg, losartan 100 mg, ferrous sulfate 325 mg, vitamin B12 500 mcg, furosemide 40 mg, and spironolactone 25 mg. R78’s physician order sheet did not include orders for those medications, and the record states no adverse side effects were noted. The nurse notified the MD, family, and DON, and the nurse was educated on the medication administration policy. The report also documents that on 5/29/2025, a nurse administered another resident’s medications to R77 after asking the resident if he was R69 and receiving a yes response, and after the charge nurse also stated the resident was R69. Medications given in error included Ceftin 500 mg, Colace 100 mg, levothyroxine 25 mcg, lisinopril 20 mg, Mybetriq 25 mg, multivitamin, and sodium chloride 1000 mg. R77’s physician orders did not include those medications, except for docusate sodium (Colace) 100 mg as needed twice a day. The nurse later learned the resident was actually R77 when R69 approached asking for his morning medications, and the MD and family were notified. The report further states that on 3/12/2026, during morning medication pass, V4 asked an unknown CNA to verify R22, and the CNA confirmed the resident was R22, so V4 administered medications in error. The medications received were acidophilus, Cipro 500 mg, Juven supplement, levetiracetam 500 mg, sertraline 100 mg, senna plus, potassium 20 mEq, pantoprazole 40 mg, and tamsulosin 0.4 mg, none of which were ordered for R22 except Senna Plus 8.6 mg-50 mg PRN once daily. R22 was severely cognitively impaired, and the incident was discovered when another nurse was checking vitals and V4 realized the wrong resident had received the medications. The medication administration policy states a physician’s order is required for all medications administered.
Improper Food Storage and Handling Practices
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The Facility failed to ensure proper food storage and preparation practices, which could potentially lead to foodborne illness affecting all 62 residents. During an inspection, it was observed that various food items in the standing freezer, refrigerator, and walk-in freezer were not labeled, dated, or resealed after opening, leaving them exposed to air. Raw chicken was improperly stored above shrimp, and unpasteurized shell eggs were stored above pasteurized liquid eggs. Additionally, some food items were kept beyond their safe consumption period, and there were unlabeled and undated containers of food in the refrigerator. The Facility's staff demonstrated a lack of adherence to food safety protocols. The Dietary Supervisor and Executive Chef acknowledged the improper storage and handling of food items, and the Dishwasher admitted to not testing the sanitizer in the dish machine. The Dietary Aid was unaware of the correct holding temperatures for food on the steam table. The Facility's Food Storage Policy, which mandates labeling and dating of opened food items and adherence to Serv Safe Standards, was not followed, as evidenced by the observations made during the inspection.
Inadequate Transfer Procedures Lead to Resident Falls
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The facility failed to provide adequate preventative measures for safe transfers, resulting in falls for two residents. Resident R59, who has moderate cognitive impairment and is dependent on assistance for transfers, experienced a fall during a transfer from a wheelchair to a recliner. The CNA involved used a gait belt but was positioned behind the resident, which contributed to the fall. The resident was new to the facility and had not been assessed by physical therapy for an assistive device. The administrator was unaware of the improper positioning during the transfer. Resident R39, who has hemiplegia and hemiparesis, experienced two falls. The first fall occurred when the resident fell out of bed, resulting in serious injuries. The second fall happened during a transfer from a wheelchair to bed using a mechanical lift. The CNAs involved did not realize the resident was supporting himself with the foot pedals, and when they removed them, he slid to the floor. The sling was not yet hooked to the lift, and better positioning could have prevented the fall. The facility's policy on fall risk management was not effectively implemented in these cases.
Failure to Adhere to Prescribed Therapeutic Diets
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The facility failed to ensure that food was prepared according to physician-prescribed diet orders for three residents who required therapeutic diets. Specifically, the residents were prescribed an IDDSI Level 5 Minced & Moist diet, which necessitates that minced and moist meats be covered with a sauce or gravy to maintain moisture. However, during observations, it was noted that the ground chicken served to these residents did not have any sauce or liquid on top, contrary to the prescribed dietary requirements. Interviews with facility staff revealed that the cooks had not been preparing sauces or gravies for mechanically altered diets recently. The Dietary Manager confirmed that all mechanical soft diets should include some form of liquid or gravy. Additionally, the Speech Language Pathologist emphasized the importance of covering minced and moist meats with a sauce or gravy to ensure the food remains moist. The facility's policy on therapeutic and mechanically altered diets mandates that an identification system be used to ensure residents receive their diets as ordered, and staff should be trained accordingly. Despite these policies, the deficiency occurred, indicating a lapse in adherence to prescribed dietary orders.
Failure in Antibiotic Stewardship for Resident with UTI Prophylaxis
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Summary
The facility failed to provide antibiotic stewardship for a resident who was admitted with a history of chronic antibiotic use for UTI prophylaxis. The resident was documented in the Infection Control Log as receiving Methenamine Hippurate 1 gram daily, despite a negative urinalysis on 7/3/24. The attending physician approved further testing to rule out a UTI, but the resident continued to complain of UTI symptoms. The Medication Administration Record confirmed the daily administration of Methenamine Hippurate from 7/1/24 to 7/26/24. The resident's care plan noted chronic antibiotic use prior to admission, which was continued by the facility. The facility's administrator acknowledged that the antibiotic was not discontinued because the resident was admitted on it. The facility's antibiotic program policy emphasizes appropriate antibiotic use and monitoring, which was not adhered to in this case.
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