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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

OAK PARK HEALTHCARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

2717 FIRST AVENUE

LAKE CHARLES LA

TELEPHONE: 3374782920

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Individual

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 177 / 47

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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: 2 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 11/30/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 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
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. B
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. D
Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents. E
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. D
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. E
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
Keep all essential equipment working safely. E
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
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 E
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. G
Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. D
Make sure that residents are well nourished. E

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
04/13/2005 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
04/13/2005 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
10/12/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. L
10/12/2005 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. L
04/07/2006 Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. D
04/07/2006 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. G
04/07/2006 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. G
04/07/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
06/13/2006 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. D
06/13/2006 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
06/13/2006 Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. E
06/13/2006 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
06/13/2006 Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F
06/13/2006 Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. D
08/02/2006 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. D
08/02/2006 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
08/02/2006 Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. E
08/02/2006 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
08/02/2006 Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F
08/02/2006 Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. D
03/01/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
05/01/2007 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
05/01/2007 Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. E
05/01/2007 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. G
05/01/2007 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. G
05/01/2007 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
05/01/2007 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
07/19/2007 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
07/19/2007 Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. E
01/09/2008 Keep all essential equipment working safely. B
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