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LAUREL CREST REHAB & SPECIAL CARE CTR: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
429 MANOR DRIVE |
EBENSBURG PA |
TELEPHONE: 8144728100 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Government - County |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 370 / 82 |
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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: 3 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S) |
| RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 07/16/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | 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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Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D |
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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 the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | B |
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Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. | E |
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Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. | E |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 05/06/2005 |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | B |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided. | D |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | D |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. | E |
| 05/06/2005 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
| 12/15/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
| 12/15/2005 |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | G |
| 12/15/2005 |
| Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. | E |
| 12/15/2005 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
| 03/30/2006 |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | D |
| 06/29/2006 |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | D |
| 07/19/2006 |
| 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. | D |
| 07/19/2006 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 07/19/2006 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 10/12/2006 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | E |
| 12/19/2006 |
| Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | E |
| 12/19/2006 |
| Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. | D |
| 12/29/2006 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 12/29/2006 |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
| 01/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 01/12/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
| 02/16/2007 |
| 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. | G |
| 02/16/2007 |
| Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. | E |
| 02/16/2007 |
| 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 th | E |
| 02/16/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
| 02/16/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
| 02/16/2007 |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | E |
| 02/16/2007 |
| Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. | E |
| 02/16/2007 |
| Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | E |
| 03/09/2007 |
| Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. | C |
| 03/09/2007 |
| Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | D |
| 03/29/2007 |
| 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 | G |
| 03/29/2007 |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | F |
| 03/29/2007 |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | E |
| 03/29/2007 |
| 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. | D |
| 03/29/2007 |
| Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | D |
| 03/29/2007 |
| Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | E |
| 03/29/2007 |
| Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | D |
| 03/29/2007 |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | G |
| 03/29/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 05/17/2007 |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
| 05/17/2007 |
| Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | E |
| 05/17/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 05/17/2007 |
| Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. | E |
| 07/16/2007 |
| Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | G |
| 07/16/2007 |
| Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. | E |
| 08/17/2007 |
| Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | D |
| 08/17/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
| 08/17/2007 |
| 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides. | E |
| 08/17/2007 |
| Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | E |
| 09/06/2007 |
| Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. | D |
| 09/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 09/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 10/15/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
| 10/15/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 10/15/2007 |
| 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 |
| 10/15/2007 |
| 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides. | E |
| 10/15/2007 |
| Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | E |
| 02/07/2008 |
| Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | D |
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