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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

1301 NE JEFFERSON ST.

TOPEKA KS

TELEPHONE: 7852335127

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 34 / 100

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Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 06/25/08 , 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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RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 10/31/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. D
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. E
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 d G
Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. J
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
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. C
Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. D
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. E
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. E
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. E
Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. J
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. E
Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. E
1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. F
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care. E
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. D
Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. G
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. C
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident has a doctor. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
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