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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

CHERRY CREEK NURSING CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

14699 EAST HAMPDEN AVENUE

AURORA CO

TELEPHONE: 3036930111

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 218 / 81

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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:
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: 2 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 06/21/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. F
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. D
Provide care for each resident in a way that keeps or builds the resident's quality of life. E
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. E
Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. D
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 meet a professional standard of quality. D
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. E
1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. E
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. 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. E
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
12/28/2004 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. E
01/04/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
02/16/2005 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
02/16/2005 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. D
03/30/2005 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
03/30/2005 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
03/30/2005 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
05/19/2005 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. D
05/19/2005 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
07/28/2005 Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. E
07/28/2005 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
12/27/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
12/27/2005 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
04/20/2006 Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. D
11/06/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
11/06/2006 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. E
11/06/2006 Choose a doctor to be the medical director. E
12/26/2006 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
12/26/2006 Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. D
02/15/2007 Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. G
03/08/2007 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
03/08/2007 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
08/22/2007 Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care. E
08/22/2007 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
08/22/2007 Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. E
11/28/2007 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
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