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LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLAND: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
44 GOETHALS DRIVE |
RICHLAND WA |
TELEPHONE: 5099431117 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 104 / 57 |
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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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COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 03/30/2005 |
| Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. | D |
| 05/12/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 06/08/2005 |
| 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. | D |
| 06/08/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 12/16/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 12/16/2005 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
| 02/28/2006 |
| 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. | D |
| 08/25/2006 |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | G |
| 08/25/2006 |
| Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | E |
| 12/05/2006 |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
| 12/19/2006 |
| 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. | D |
| 12/19/2006 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 12/19/2006 |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | D |
| 02/07/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
| 03/20/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
| 03/20/2007 |
| Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. | D |
| 04/04/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 04/04/2007 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | D |
| 04/13/2007 |
| 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. | B |
| 06/28/2007 |
| Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | D |
| 07/16/2007 |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| 08/13/2007 |
| Tell the resident completely about his or her health status. | D |
| 08/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 08/13/2007 |
| Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. | D |
| 08/13/2007 |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| 08/13/2007 |
| 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 | D |
| 08/13/2007 |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | G |
| 08/13/2007 |
| 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. | E |
| 08/23/2007 |
| Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D |
| 08/23/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 08/30/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
| 08/30/2007 |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | D |
| 08/30/2007 |
| Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. | G |
| 10/23/2007 |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
| 10/23/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 11/29/2007 |
| 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. | D |
| 11/29/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
| 02/13/2008 |
| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
| 02/26/2008 |
| Tell the resident completely about his or her health status. | D |
| 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 02/26/2008 |
| Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | D |
| 02/26/2008 |
| 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. | D |
| 02/26/2008 |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | D |
| 02/26/2008 |
| Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. | D |
| 02/26/2008 |
| 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 | D |
| 02/26/2008 |
| Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | D |
| 02/26/2008 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | E |
| 02/26/2008 |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | D |
| 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 02/26/2008 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
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