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ELLEN MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
23 ELLEN MEMORIAL LANE |
HONESDALE PA |
TELEPHONE: 5702535690 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 143 / 75 |
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| Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 07/19/09 , 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: 04/10/2009 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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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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Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. | B |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | F |
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Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | E |
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Give or get dental care for each resident. | D |
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At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. | D |
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Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. | B |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | E |
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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 needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
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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 professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | E |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | E |
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Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | G |
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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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Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | F |
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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 01/05/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
| 01/05/2007 |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. | E |
| 08/17/2007 |
| 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 transf | D |
| 08/17/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
| 02/12/2008 |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | E |
| 02/12/2008 |
| Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | E |
| 02/12/2008 |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | E |
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