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WALDORF CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
4140 OLD WASHINGTON HIGHWAY |
WALDORF MD |
TELEPHONE: 3016452813 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 115 / 85 |
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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: 05/02/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
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Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | D |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
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Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | D |
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Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. | H |
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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. | G |
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Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | 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. | G |
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Give or get emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. | 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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Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. | D |
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Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. | B |
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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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Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | G |
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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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Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | D |
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Provide a final summary of the resident's health status and a summary of the resident's stay, when the resident is ready to leave the nursing home. | B |
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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 with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. | D |
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Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. | D |
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Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. | D |
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Follow all laws and professional standards. | E |
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Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | E |
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | D |
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Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. | D |
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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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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 07/28/2005 |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | D |
| 07/28/2005 |
| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
| 07/28/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 07/28/2005 |
| Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. | D |
| 07/28/2005 |
| Give each resident a special diet to help when there is a nutritional problem. | D |
| 07/28/2005 |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | E |
| 07/28/2005 |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | F |
| 07/28/2005 |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | D |
| 07/28/2005 |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | D |
| 07/28/2005 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
| 01/23/2006 |
| Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | D |
| 06/08/2006 |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | C |
| 09/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 09/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 09/28/2006 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 12/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 01/10/2007 |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| 01/19/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 01/19/2007 |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | D |
| 01/19/2007 |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | D |
| 01/19/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | D |
| 01/19/2007 |
| Follow all laws and professional standards. | D |
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