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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

COTTONWOOD CARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

2311 EAST BRIDGE STREET

BRIGHTON CO

TELEPHONE: 3036592253

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 117 / 92

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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: 01/17/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
Keep temperature levels comfortable and safe. E
Keep clinical information safe, so that it will not be lost, destroyed or used by the wrong person. B
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. E
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. E
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. E
Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. G
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. 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
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. F
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. F
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. E
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
05/04/2005 Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. G
05/04/2005 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. G
05/04/2005 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
05/04/2005 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. H
05/04/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. E
05/04/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. J
05/04/2005 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
05/04/2005 Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. E
11/10/2005 Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. E
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