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AVAMERE GEORGIAN HOUSE OF LAKEWOOD: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
8407 STEILACOOM BLVD SOUTHWEST |
TACOMA WA |
TELEPHONE: 2535882146 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 73 / 95 |
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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: 07/11/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | C |
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1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides. | F |
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Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. | F |
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Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. | F |
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Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident. | B |
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Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. | E |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | F |
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offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. | C |
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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. | F |
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Have licensed, certified, or registered staff to give needed services. | D |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
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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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Screen residents when they are first admitted to send them to an area with special care for people with developmental disabilities or mental illness, if needed. | E |
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Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D |
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Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. | D |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | E |
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Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. | E |
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Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 04/13/2005 |
| 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 |
| 07/28/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 10/03/2005 |
| 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 |
| 03/16/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
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