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WESTFORD HOUSE: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
3 PARK DRIVE |
WESTFORD MA |
TELEPHONE: 9783921144 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 123 / 92 |
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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: 12/06/2006 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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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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Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | D |
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Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
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Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. | D |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | E |
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Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | E |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 05/02/2005 |
| Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | D |
| 05/24/2006 |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
| 05/24/2006 |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | D |
| 07/25/2006 |
| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | D |
| 07/25/2006 |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
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