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AVAMERE BEL AIR OF TACOMA: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
630 SOUTH PEARL STREET |
TACOMA WA |
TELEPHONE: 2535647111 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 120 / 73 |
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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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| RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 08/22/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | D |
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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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Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
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Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. | D |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
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Honor all of the resident's rights as a resident of the nursing home and as a citizen or resident of the United States. | E |
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Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | E |
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Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | J |
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Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | F |
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Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident. | B |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 02/15/2005 |
| 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 |
| 07/19/2005 |
| Get proof that a nurse aide has the training and skills that the State requires. | D |
| 09/26/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 11/15/2005 |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D |
| 11/15/2005 |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
| 11/15/2005 |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
| 11/15/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 11/28/2005 |
| Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | D |
| 11/28/2005 |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | D |
| 09/25/2006 |
| Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. | D |
| 09/25/2006 |
| 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 |
| 03/17/2008 |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | D |
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