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SHERRILL HOUSE, INC: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
135 SOUTH HUNTINGTON AVENUE |
BOSTON MA |
TELEPHONE: 6177312400 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 196 / 99 |
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| Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 07/19/09 , 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: 04/08/2008 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Get doctor orders for the resident's immediate care when admitted. | D |
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Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D |
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Electronically record and report resident status assessments in a timely manner as required in order to monitor resident health and progress. | D |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | D |
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Properly mark drugs and other similar products. | E |
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Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | B |
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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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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
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Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided. | D |
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Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. | D |
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Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | E |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | E |
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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 | 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. | 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. | E |
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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 |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 07/13/2007 |
| Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. | D |
| 07/13/2007 |
| Use the same rules about transfer, discharge and providing services for all residents, no matter how they pay. | D |
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