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BALLARD CARE AND REHABILITATION: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
820 NORTHWEST 95TH STREET |
SEATTLE WA |
TELEPHONE: 2067820100 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 142 / 91 |
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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: |
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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: 02/02/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Properly mark drugs and other similar products. | D |
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Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | D |
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Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. | D |
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Have licensed, certified, or registered staff to give needed services. | E |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
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Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | D |
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Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
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Get proof that a nurse aide has the training and skills that the State requires. | E |
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Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | E |
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Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. | E |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | F |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 11/29/2005 |
| Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E |
| 03/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 07/28/2006 |
| Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. | D |
| 07/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 10/19/2006 |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | E |
| 04/24/2007 |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | D |
| 08/10/2007 |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
| 08/10/2007 |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | D |
| 10/31/2007 |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
| 12/03/2007 |
| Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | D |
| 12/03/2007 |
| Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. | D |
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