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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

SOUTHEAST MASS HEALTH & REHABILITATION: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

4586 ACUSHNET AVENUE

NEW BEDFORD MA

TELEPHONE: 5089981188

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 123 / 92

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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: 09/05/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care. D
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
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 possible. D
Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. E
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
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
Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. E
Have enough outside airflow. F
Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread. E
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. E
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. F
Keep adequate and comfortable lighting in all areas. E
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. E
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 meet a professional standard of quality. D
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
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. E
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. E
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. G
Give the resident's legal representative the same rights as the resident. D
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. F
Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. D
Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. E

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
07/24/2007 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides. E
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