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GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-STROUD: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
221 EAST BROWN STREET |
EAST STROUDSBURG PA |
TELEPHONE: 5704216200 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Partnership |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 127 / 98 |
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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: 10/26/2007 |
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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. | D |
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Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or d | D |
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Provide proof that all residents' personal money which is deposited with the nursing home, is secure. | C |
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Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D |
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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. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
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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 residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | G |
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Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | E |
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Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | D |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
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Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. | D |
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Get proof that a nurse aide has the training and skills that the State requires. | 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. | D |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | E |
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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | F |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 02/01/2005 |
| Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | B |
| 02/01/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | E |
| 02/01/2005 |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | D |
| 02/01/2005 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | D |
| 02/01/2005 |
| Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care. | D |
| 04/13/2006 |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | D |
| 04/13/2006 |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
| 04/13/2006 |
| Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. | E |
| 04/13/2006 |
| Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | E |
| 10/16/2006 |
| Follow all laws and professional standards. | F |
| 03/06/2007 |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | E |
| 03/06/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | E |
| 03/22/2007 |
| Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | E |
| 03/22/2007 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | D |
| 04/09/2007 |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
| 04/09/2007 |
| Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. | E |
| 04/09/2007 |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | D |
| 04/09/2007 |
| Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. | D |
| 05/08/2007 |
| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
| 05/08/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 05/08/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | E |
| 05/08/2007 |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
| 05/08/2007 |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | D |
| 05/08/2007 |
| Follow all laws and professional standards. | F |
| 05/08/2007 |
| Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | F |
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