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AVALON GARDENS REHABILITATION & HEALTH: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
7 ROUTE 25A |
SMITHTOWN NY |
TELEPHONE: 6317242200 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 353 / 93 |
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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: 09/27/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. | D |
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Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | E |
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Make sure that residents are well nourished. | E |
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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. | D |
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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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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | E |
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Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | G |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | E |
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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | D |
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Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E |
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Honor all of the resident's rights as a resident of the nursing home and as a citizen or resident of the United States. | 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 | D |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
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Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | E |
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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 |
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Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | 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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Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 02/28/2005 |
| Keep temperature levels comfortable and safe. | E |
| 05/02/2006 |
| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | B |
| 06/05/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | E |
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