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