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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

TAOS LIVING CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

1340 MAESTAS ROAD

TAOS NM

TELEPHONE: 5057582300

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 102 / 82

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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:
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: 05/24/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. B
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
Keep assessments completed in the preceding 15 months in the resident's active record. D
Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. D
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. G
Do an assessment of the resident every year. D
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. B
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. E
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. G
Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. D
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. C
Keep complete, dated lab records in the resident's file. B
Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. 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
Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner. D
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. D
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. B
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. H
Get proof that a nurse aide has the training and skills that the State requires. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
08/16/2005 Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. D
08/16/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
08/16/2005 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
11/22/2005 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. G
11/22/2005 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. G
11/22/2005 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. G
02/22/2006 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 th D
08/04/2006 Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. D
08/04/2006 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. D
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