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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

SWOPE RIDGE GERIATRIC CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

5900 SWOPE PARKWAY

KANSAS CITY MO

TELEPHONE: 8163332700

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 180 / 69

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Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 06/25/08 , 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:
RATING DEFINITION
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: 06/20/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
Tell the resident completely about his or her health status. D
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. D
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. E
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. E
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
Give each resident a special diet to help when there is a nutritional problem. D
Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. F
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. D
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. D
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
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. E
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
03/02/2006 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
03/02/2006 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
03/02/2006 Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. D
04/11/2007 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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