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RIVERLANDS HEALTH CARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
1980 RIVER ROAD |
LUTCHER LA |
TELEPHONE: 2258695725 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 116 / 78 |
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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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| RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 03/23/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | D |
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Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | E |
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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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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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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | E |
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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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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | E |
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Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | 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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Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | E |
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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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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 |
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Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. | D |
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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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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | G |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 08/15/2005 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | E |
| 08/15/2005 |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. | E |
| 02/28/2008 |
| Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | D |
| 02/28/2008 |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | D |
| 02/28/2008 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | D |
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