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CAPITOL HILL NURSING CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
700 CONST. AVE. NE |
WASHINGTON DC |
TELEPHONE: 2025465700 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 117 / 99 |
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| Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 02/27/08 , this home is listed because in at least one area they caused actual harm to a patient and/or subjected the patients to immediate jeopardy. More recent reports/corrections may be available. Check with the nursing home administrator. Actual harm is indicated by a score of G, H, I, while J, K, L indicate immediate jeopardy. The color coding scheme is below: |
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| RATING | DEFINITION |
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 | 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 |
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| NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED |
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| PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S) |
| RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 08/13/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. | C |
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Let each resident choose whether to manage his or her own money or deposit it with the nursing home. | D |
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Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | F |
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Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident has a doctor. | D |
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Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. | D |
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Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
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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 pla | D |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
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Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | G |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
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Hire enough skilled workers to carry out dietary service. | D |
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Make sure that residents are well nourished. | E |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | F |
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Get rid of garbage properly. | E |
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Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | E |
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Give or get dental care for each resident. | D |
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Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. | D |
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Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | F |
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E |
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | D |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | F |
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Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F |
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Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. | F |
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Follow all laws and professional standards. | D |
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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 |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
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Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. | F |
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Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | F |
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Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. | E |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | L |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 02/08/2006 |
| Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. | D |
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