DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA : CONFIRMED NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS

RATING DEFINITION
actual harm and/or immediate jeopardy: score= G,H,I,J,K,L
potential for more than minimal harm: score= D,E,F
potential for minimal harm: score= A,B,C
The complaint data was obtained directly from CMS, 02/06/10. More recent reports/corrections may be available at the nursing home, ask to see all reports
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THE WASHINGTON HOME: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
10/20/2006 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. D
10/20/2006 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
10/20/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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CAROLYN BOONE LEWIS HEALTH CARE CENTER: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
08/27/2007 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
08/27/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
08/27/2007 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
08/27/2007 At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
08/27/2007 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
07/25/2008 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
07/25/2008 Have licensed, certified, or registered staff to give needed services. D
10/09/2008 Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. D
10/20/2008 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha G
10/20/2008 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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GRANT PARK CARE CENTER: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
12/12/2006 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
01/16/2007 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
01/16/2007 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
01/16/2007 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
02/05/2007 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. D
02/05/2007 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
03/16/2007 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
03/16/2007 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
03/16/2007 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
06/26/2007 Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. E
12/05/2007 Keep temperature levels comfortable and safe. E
12/05/2007 Keep all essential equipment working safely. E
02/08/2008 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
02/08/2008 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
02/08/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
06/30/2008 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
06/30/2008 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
06/30/2008 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
07/18/2008 Get rid of garbage properly. F
09/04/2008 Keep all essential equipment working safely. C
09/23/2008 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
09/23/2008 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
09/23/2008 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
09/23/2008 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. E
09/23/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. J
09/23/2008 Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. D
09/23/2008 Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident has a doctor. D
09/23/2008 Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. D
09/23/2008 Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
09/23/2008 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. D
09/23/2008 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
09/23/2008 1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. D
09/23/2008 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
09/24/2008 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
09/24/2008 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
02/06/2009 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. D
02/06/2009 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
02/06/2009 At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
04/15/2009 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
07/26/2009 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
09/16/2009 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
10/26/2009 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
11/16/2009 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
11/18/2009 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
11/18/2009 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
11/18/2009 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER AT THOMAS CIRCLE: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
12/08/2006 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. D
11/28/2007 1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. F
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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WASHINGTON NURSING FACILITY: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
09/10/2006 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. D
09/13/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
09/13/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
03/29/2007 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
03/31/2007 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
03/31/2007 Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. D
11/05/2007 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
11/05/2007 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
11/05/2007 At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
12/27/2007 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
05/26/2008 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
05/26/2008 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
06/09/2008 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. D
06/09/2008 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
06/09/2008 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
08/01/2008 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
09/25/2008 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
09/25/2008 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
09/25/2008 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
09/25/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
09/25/2008 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
10/01/2008 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
10/01/2008 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
10/23/2009 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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KNOLLWOOD HSC: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
10/13/2009 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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CAPITOL HILL NURSING CENTER: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
09/24/2008 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
09/24/2008 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
09/24/2008 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
10/08/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
10/08/2008 Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. G
10/08/2008 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
02/12/2009 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. D
02/12/2009 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
05/11/2009 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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CARROLL MANOR NURSING & REHAB: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
09/08/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
09/08/2006 Give or get x-rays and other tests to meet the needs of residents. D
07/17/2007 Have licensed, certified, or registered staff to give needed services. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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J B JOHNSON NURSING CENTER: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
04/16/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
09/08/2008 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
10/16/2009 Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. D
10/16/2009 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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UNITED MEDICAL NURSING HOME: WASHINGTON, DC

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
07/08/2009 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
07/27/2009 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
07/27/2009 Make sure that all needed doctor visits are made personally by a doctor, as required. D
07/27/2009 Choose a doctor to be the medical director. D
07/27/2009 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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