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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

HUTCHINSON CARE CENTER LLC: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

2301 N SEVERANCE ST

HUTCHINSON KS

TELEPHONE: 6206620597

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 60 / 67

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Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 02/06/10 , 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: 3 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 11/04/2008
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Quickly give a resident's personal money to the heads of his or her estate after the resident's death. D
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. E
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
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
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. E
Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. E
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. E
Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. D
Provide proof that all residents' personal money which is deposited with the nursing home, is secure. E
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. D
Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. 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. E
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. F
Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. E
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. E
Give or get dental care for each resident. D
Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. F
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
Get proof that a nurse aide has the training and skills that the State requires. E
Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. F
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. F
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. D
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. E
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
Make sure that residents are well nourished. F
Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. C
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. 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. E
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
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. D
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. E
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. F

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
06/06/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
06/06/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. E
07/30/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
06/06/2008 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
06/06/2008 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
06/06/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
09/23/2008 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. H
06/30/2009 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
06/30/2009 Keep temperature levels comfortable and safe. L
06/30/2009 Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner. D
06/30/2009 Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. D
06/30/2009 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
06/30/2009 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
06/30/2009 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
07/31/2009 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
07/31/2009 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
07/31/2009 Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. D
07/31/2009 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
07/31/2009 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
07/31/2009 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
10/28/2009 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
10/28/2009 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
10/28/2009 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
10/28/2009 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
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