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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

HARRISBURG CARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

1000 WEST SLOAN STREET

HARRISBURG IL

TELEPHONE: 6182523905

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 68 / 46

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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:
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: 03/03/2008
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
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. E
Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. E
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
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. G
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
offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. E
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
Give or get dental care for each resident. G
Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident. B
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. B
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. E
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
06/15/2005 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
06/15/2005 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
06/15/2005 1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. D
08/25/2005 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 B
09/08/2005 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
03/13/2006 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
03/13/2006 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. D
03/13/2006 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
03/13/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
03/13/2006 Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possibl D
06/15/2006 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. K
06/15/2006 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. K
06/15/2006 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. L
06/15/2006 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. G
06/15/2006 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. E
06/15/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
06/15/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. E
06/15/2006 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
06/15/2006 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
06/15/2006 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. L
09/12/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
09/18/2006 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
12/21/2006 Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. J
12/21/2006 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. J
12/21/2006 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. L
12/21/2006 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. L
07/05/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
07/05/2007 Keep all essential equipment working safely. D
08/22/2007 Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. F
11/21/2007 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. J
11/21/2007 Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. J
12/10/2007 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 th D
12/10/2007 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
01/10/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
01/10/2008 Keep all essential equipment working safely. G
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