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GREAT BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENT: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
1560 K 96 HWY |
GREAT BEND KS |
TELEPHONE: 6207922448 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 136 / 78 |
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| Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 02/27/08 , 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: 03/27/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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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. | E |
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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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At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. | D |
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Write and use a policy that lets each resident return to the nursing home after a hospital stay or leave for therapy. | D |
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Provide proof that all residents' personal money which is deposited with the nursing home, is secure. | E |
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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 |
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Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | F |
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Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D |
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Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | D |
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Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. | G |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | F |
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Choose a doctor to be the medical director. | F |
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Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. | D |
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Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. | D |
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Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. | D |
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Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | D |
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post nurse staffing information. | C |
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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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Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. | E |
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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. | D |
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Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | 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 professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | 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 | E |
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Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | 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. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
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Do an assessment of the resident every year. | D |
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Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. | D |
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Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. | E |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
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Hire a qualified social worker; or in homes with more than 120 beds, hire a qualified full-time social worker. | E |
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Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | E |
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Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 05/18/2005 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 07/07/2005 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 05/23/2007 |
| Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. | G |
| 05/23/2007 |
| Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D |
| 05/23/2007 |
| Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. | D |
| 05/23/2007 |
| Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. | D |
| 05/23/2007 |
| Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. | D |
| 05/23/2007 |
| Write and use a policy that lets each resident return to the nursing home after a hospital stay or leave for therapy. | D |
| 07/12/2007 |
| Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | E |
| 07/12/2007 |
| Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | E |
| 07/12/2007 |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | E |
| 07/12/2007 |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | E |
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