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HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
1657 SUNSET AVE |
UTICA NY |
TELEPHONE: 3157977392 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 220 / 86 |
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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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| 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: 05/29/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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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. | E |
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Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | E |
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Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D |
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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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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. | D |
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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 residents are safe from serious medication errors. | E |
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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 enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | E |
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Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | D |
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Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. | F |
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Follow all laws and professional standards. | F |
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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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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | E |
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Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
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Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. | E |
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Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. | E |
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offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. | D |
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Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | D |
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Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | D |
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Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 05/29/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
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