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HERITAGE HEALTHCARE OF WEST ATLANTA: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
2645 WHITING STREET N.W. |
ATLANTA GA |
TELEPHONE: 4047999267 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 120 / 93 |
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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: 10/18/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | E |
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Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D |
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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. | D |
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Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. | D |
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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. | D |
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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 transferred or d | 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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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | G |
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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. | G |
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Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | D |
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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 |
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offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. | C |
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Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 02/20/2006 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 05/10/2006 |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. | D |
| 03/27/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 03/27/2007 |
| Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards. | D |
| 05/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 01/24/2008 |
| Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. | D |
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