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DAUGHTERS OF MIRIAM CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
155 HAZEL STREET |
CLIFTON NJ |
TELEPHONE: 9737723700 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 290 / 69 |
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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: 04/26/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | E |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | F |
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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. | B |
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Properly mark drugs and other similar products. | D |
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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. | 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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Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | 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 | 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. | D |
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Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. | D |
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Keep sound levels comfortable. | B |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | B |
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Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | D |
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Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | E |
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Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. | G |
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Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. | D |
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offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | D |
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Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. | E |
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Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | E |
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Keep clinical information safe, so that it will not be lost, destroyed or used by the wrong person. | B |
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | E |
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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 01/23/2007 |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | D |
| 01/23/2007 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | B |
| 09/06/2007 |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | D |
| 09/06/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
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