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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

AMERICAN VILLAGE: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

2026 EAST 54TH STREET

INDIANAPOLIS IN

TELEPHONE: 3172536950

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Government - County

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 151 / 87

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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:
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
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NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED
PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 2 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 02/02/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
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
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. E
Provide proof that all residents' personal money which is deposited with the nursing home, is secure. E

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
09/07/2005 Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care. D
09/07/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. E
09/07/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
09/07/2005 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
09/12/2006 Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. E
09/12/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
05/03/2007 Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. D
05/03/2007 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. E
05/03/2007 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. D
05/03/2007 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
05/03/2007 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
06/20/2007 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. D
06/20/2007 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
06/20/2007 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
06/20/2007 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
06/20/2007 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
06/20/2007 Properly mark drugs and other similar products. E
06/20/2007 Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
10/10/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
10/10/2007 Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possibl D
10/10/2007 Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. E
11/27/2007 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 transf D
11/27/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
11/27/2007 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
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