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GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-TUNKHANNOCK: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
30 VIRGINIA DRIVE |
TUNKHANNOCK PA |
TELEPHONE: 5708365166 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 124 / 93 |
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| Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 02/06/10 , 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: 10/23/2009 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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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 each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | G |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
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Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | E |
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Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | E |
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Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | F |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | D |
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Properly mark drugs and other similar products. | E |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 01/16/2007 |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | D |
| 01/16/2007 |
| Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. | D |
| 04/24/2007 |
| Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. | D |
| 04/24/2007 |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
| 04/24/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 04/24/2007 |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | D |
| 04/24/2007 |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | D |
| 05/30/2007 |
| Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided. | D |
| 08/10/2007 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
| 12/04/2007 |
| Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | D |
| 12/04/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | E |
| 01/11/2008 |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
| 03/06/2008 |
| 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 |
| 03/06/2008 |
| Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | D |
| 03/06/2008 |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E |
| 03/06/2008 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
| 03/25/2008 |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | E |
| 07/24/2008 |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | F |
| 08/06/2008 |
| 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 |
| 08/06/2008 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 08/06/2008 |
| Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident has a doctor. | D |
| 10/01/2008 |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | D |
| 10/01/2008 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 10/01/2008 |
| Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. | G |
| 11/25/2008 |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | E |
| 11/25/2008 |
| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
| 11/25/2008 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
| 11/25/2008 |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | D |
| 11/25/2008 |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
| 11/25/2008 |
| Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. | D |
| 11/25/2008 |
| Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. | E |
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