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MERCY OF NORTHERN NEW YORK: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
218 STONE STREET |
WATERTOWN NY |
TELEPHONE: 3157827400 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Individual |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 300 / 76 |
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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: |
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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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| RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 01/16/2008 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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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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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | G |
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Make sure that residents are well nourished. | F |
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Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. | D |
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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | E |
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Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E |
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Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | E |
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Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | E |
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Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. | G |
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Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | G |
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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. | E |
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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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Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | E |
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Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | G |
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Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | E |
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Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | G |
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Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. | E |
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Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | E |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | 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. | E |
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Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. | F |
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Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 01/19/2006 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
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