Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy in Omaha, NE was fined $39,481 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 57 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy (Omaha, NE) — $39,481 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy in Omaha, NE was fined $39,481 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 57 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


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


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


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


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