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GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-MISHAWAKA: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
811 E 12TH ST |
MISHAWAKA IN |
TELEPHONE: 5742591917 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 87 / 83 |
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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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| NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED |
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| PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S) |
| RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 11/14/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. | G |
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Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | D |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
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Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. | D |
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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. | D |
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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | J |
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Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | E |
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Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
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Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
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Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | E |
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Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | D |
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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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Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. | D |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
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Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
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Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. | B |
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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 | G |
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Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them. | D |
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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
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Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. | E |
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Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | C |
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Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. | G |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
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Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. | D |
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Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. | C |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 03/24/2005 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | G |
| 06/02/2006 |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | E |
| 06/02/2006 |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | D |
| 05/01/2007 |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| 05/01/2007 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
| 03/27/2008 |
| 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 |
| 03/27/2008 |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
| 03/27/2008 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | G |
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