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TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE AT SYKESVILLE: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
7309 SECOND AVENUE |
SYKESVILLE MD |
TELEPHONE: 4107951100 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Other |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 130 / 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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| RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 04/13/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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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. | D |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | 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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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 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 each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | G |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | D |
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Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident has a doctor. | D |
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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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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | D |
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Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 05/06/2005 |
| 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 | D |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | D |
| 05/06/2005 |
| 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 |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. | D |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident has a doctor. | D |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | D |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Follow all laws and professional standards. | E |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
| 08/30/2005 |
| Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. | D |
| 05/01/2006 |
| 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 | D |
| 05/01/2006 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 02/15/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
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