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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

GARDEN VALLEY RETIREMENT VILLA: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

1505 E SPRUCE ST

GARDEN CITY KS

TELEPHONE: 6202759651

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 115 / 60

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Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 07/19/09 , 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: 02/03/2009
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. E
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. G
Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion. G
Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. E
Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. D
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. E
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. E
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
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. D
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. E
Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. E
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
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 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. J
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. E
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
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. E
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. E
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. E

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
06/06/2006 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. E
07/25/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. J
07/28/2006 Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
07/28/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
07/28/2006 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. E
07/28/2006 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
07/28/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
07/28/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. J
07/28/2006 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. E
07/28/2006 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. F
07/28/2006 Make sure that residents are well nourished. D
07/28/2006 1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. F
07/28/2006 Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
07/28/2006 Choose a doctor to be the medical director. E
09/07/2006 Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. D
09/07/2006 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
10/23/2006 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 E
10/23/2006 Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. F
10/23/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. J
10/23/2006 Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. G
06/17/2008 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. E
06/17/2008 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
06/17/2008 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. F
06/17/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. F
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