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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

ALDERCREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

21400 72ND AVENUE WEST

EDMONDS WA

TELEPHONE: 4257751961

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 128 / 79

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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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NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED
PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 03/14/2008
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. G
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
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. B
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. B

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
07/19/2005 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
08/26/2005 Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. D
10/24/2006 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
10/24/2006 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
10/24/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
10/24/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
10/24/2006 Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
02/09/2007 Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. D
02/09/2007 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
05/25/2007 Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. D
07/30/2007 Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. D
07/30/2007 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
07/30/2007 Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. D
12/20/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
12/20/2007 Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. D
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