Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0684
F 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Resident 1's Progress Notes dated 10-06-2025 revealed Resident 1 was not feeling well and had swelling
in the legs, feet and scrotum and the left leg was seeping fluid and was sent to the emergency room for further evaluation.An interview with the DON on 10-20-2025 at 11:40 AM revealed a WSWO should have been conducted on 9-17-2025, 9-24-2025 and 10-1-2025 and confirmed on 09-24-2025 a WSWO was not conducted and was conducted late on 09-29-2025 therefore the WSWO scheduled for 10-01-2025 was not conducted and Resident 1 discharged on 10-06-2025.An interview with the DON on 10-20-2025 at 2:00 PM confirmed WSWO are to be completed on all residents, for all skin conditions including rashes, skin tears and bruises, not just the residents with pressure ulcers.Record review of the facility policy titled Skin and Wound Management -Prevention of pressure dated 01-2024 revealed a comprehensive skin assessment should be conducted on admission, with each risk assessment, as indicated prior to discharge. During the skin assessment inspect for the presence of redness, temperature of skin and soft tissue; and edema.
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Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy in Omaha, NE inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Omaha, NE, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.