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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

UNIVERSITY PARK CARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

945 DESERT FLOWER BOULEVARD

PUEBLO CO

TELEPHONE: 7195455321

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Partnership

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 180 / 88

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Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 02/06/10 , 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: 12/18/2008
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Give the resident's legal representative the same rights as the resident. D
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. H
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. D
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
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
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. E
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
Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. D
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. 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
Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. E
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. E
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. E

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
12/11/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
12/11/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
03/13/2008 Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. D
03/11/2009 Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. D
03/11/2009 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
03/11/2009 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
03/11/2009 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
03/11/2009 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
03/11/2009 Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
03/11/2009 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
03/11/2009 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
06/11/2009 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
09/10/2009 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
09/10/2009 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
09/10/2009 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
09/10/2009 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
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