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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

604 NORTHEAST 1ST STREET

FOREST LAKE MN

TELEPHONE: 6514645600

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 135 / 96

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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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NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED
PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 05/10/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. E
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. D
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. D
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. E
Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. 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. E
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
Make sure that each resident gets help to keep vision and hearing. D
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
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 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
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. D
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. D
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
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. B
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. C
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. D
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. B
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. G
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. E

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
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