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PIETY CORNER NURSING HOME: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
325 BACON STREET |
WALTHAM MA |
TELEPHONE: 7818945264 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 34 / 91 |
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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: 11/30/2006 |
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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 | G |
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Provide care for each resident in a way that keeps or builds the resident's quality of life. | F |
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Give each resident a special diet to help when there is a nutritional problem. | G |
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Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
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Give the resident's legal representative the same rights as the resident. | D |
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Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. | C |
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Let the appropriate people see and talk to each resident. | C |
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Hire enough skilled workers to carry out dietary service. | F |
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Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | F |
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offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. | C |
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Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | F |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | F |
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Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. | F |
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Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. | G |
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Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. | G |
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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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Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G |
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Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | G |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
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Have a private telephone available for use. | C |
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Get rid of garbage properly. | D |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | F |
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Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. | F |
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1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. | F |
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. | 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. | G |
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Make sure that residents are well nourished. | F |
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Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. | F |
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Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident. | B |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 03/08/2005 |
| Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. | D |
| 07/20/2005 |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D |
| 07/20/2005 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 07/20/2005 |
| Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care. | D |
| 10/11/2005 |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | G |
| 10/11/2005 |
| Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. | D |
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