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LIFE CARE CENTER OF WILBRAHAM: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
2399 BOSTON ROAD |
WILBRAHAM MA |
TELEPHONE: 4135963111 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Partnership |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 123 / 96 |
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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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| NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED |
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| PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S) |
| RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 01/10/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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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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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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Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care. | D |
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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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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | 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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Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | D |
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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 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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Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | 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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Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. | G |
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Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. | D |
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Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. | D |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
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Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | G |
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Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | G |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 04/02/2007 |
| Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. | D |
| 04/02/2007 |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | D |
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