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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

RIDGECREST MANOR NURSING & REHABILITAT: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

ROSS CARTER BOULEVARD

DUFFIELD VA

TELEPHONE: 2764312841

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 120 / 87

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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: 02/13/2008
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. E
Provide at least one room to use as a dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, airflow and furniture. E
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. F
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
post nurse staffing information. C
Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. D
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. G
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. D
Follow all laws and professional standards. D
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
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. E
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. D
Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. E
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. E
Have a private telephone available for use. D
Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. C

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
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