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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

MAPLE LAWN NURSING HOME: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

1410 WEST LINE STREET, PO BOX 232

PALMYRA MO

TELEPHONE: 5737692213

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Government - County

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 140 / 84

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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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NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED
PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 11/16/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Keep assessments completed in the preceding 15 months in the resident's active record. D
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. G
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. H
Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. D
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. E
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. K
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner. D
Choose a doctor to be the medical director. I
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. E
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
Give each resident a special diet to help when there is a nutritional problem. G
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. D
Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. I
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. K
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides. F
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
Follow all laws and professional standards. F
Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. I
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. E
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. F
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. F
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. C
Hire a qualified dietician. F
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. G
1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. C
Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. D
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. E
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. F
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. E
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. F
offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. F
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
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. E
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care. F
Let each resident choose whether to manage his or her own money or deposit it with the nursing home. F
Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. E
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. D
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 F
1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. D
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
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 H
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
Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. D
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. E
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. D
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
Quickly give a resident's personal money to the heads of his or her estate after the resident's death. D
Bill properly: Charged resident for items that Medicare or Medicaid pays for. F
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. E
Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. C
Have a private telephone available for use. C
Allow married couples to share a room. D
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. E
Provide care for each resident in a way that keeps or builds the resident's quality of life. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
02/22/2005 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 transf G
02/22/2005 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
02/22/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
09/18/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. D
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