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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELIZABETHTON: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

1641 HIGHWAY 19E

ELIZABETHTON TN

TELEPHONE: 4235424133

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Individual

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 158 / 89

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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:
RATING DEFINITION
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: 08/15/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. D
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. D
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. J
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. J
Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. D
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. J
Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. J
Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. D
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

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
10/26/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. G
03/12/2007 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
03/12/2007 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
01/16/2008 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
01/16/2008 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
01/16/2008 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
01/16/2008 Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. D
01/16/2008 Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. E
01/16/2008 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
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