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MERRITT MANOR CONV HOSP: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
604 E. MERRITT AVE. |
TULARE CA |
TELEPHONE: 5596861601 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 99 / 89 |
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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: 03/08/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided. | D |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | E |
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Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | B |
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Provide a tasty and well-balanced diet that meets the nutritional needs of each resident. | D |
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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. | 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. | E |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
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Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 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. | B |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | B |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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