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BLAIR HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION C: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
2541 MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD |
AUGUSTA GA |
TELEPHONE: 7067382581 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 100 / 92 |
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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: 08/23/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | F |
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Do an assessment of the resident every year. | D |
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Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. | D |
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Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | D |
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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | D |
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Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | D |
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Electronically record and report resident status assessments in a timely manner as required in order to monitor resident health and progress. | B |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | 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 | E |
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Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. | D |
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Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. | 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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Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner. | D |
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Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. | D |
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Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | E |
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Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | E |
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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 |
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Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D |
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Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | D |
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Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. | 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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Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. | F |
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Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
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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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Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. | D |
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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | F |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | E |
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Properly mark drugs and other similar products. | 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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Get rid of garbage properly. | B |
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Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. | D |
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post nurse staffing information. | B |
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Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | F |
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Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | G |
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Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | D |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 03/23/2005 |
| 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 th | D |
| 09/08/2005 |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | F |
| 09/08/2005 |
| Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F |
| 12/20/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 01/26/2006 |
| 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 transf | G |
| 01/26/2006 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
| 07/25/2007 |
| 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 |
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