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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

AMERICANA HEALTH & REHAB CTR: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

917 7TH AVENUE

LONGVIEW WA

TELEPHONE: 3604255910

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 74 / 77

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Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 07/19/09 , 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: 04/10/2009
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. D
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. E
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. F
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
Have licensed, certified, or registered staff to give needed services. D
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 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. E
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. D
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides. E
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. E
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. E
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
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. E
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. E
Quickly give a resident's personal money to the heads of his or her estate after the resident's death. D
Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. E
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
Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. D
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
06/05/2006 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
06/05/2006 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. C
06/05/2006 Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided. G
06/05/2006 Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. E
06/05/2006 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
06/05/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
06/05/2006 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. G
06/05/2006 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. G
11/01/2006 Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. E
11/01/2006 Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. E
12/29/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
12/29/2006 Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. E
02/09/2007 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
02/09/2007 Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
02/09/2007 Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. D
02/09/2007 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 E
02/09/2007 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
02/09/2007 Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. G
02/09/2007 Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. G
02/09/2007 Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. D
07/30/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
09/25/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
09/25/2007 Hire nurse aides who have completed required training and shown that they are skilled. D
02/20/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
04/25/2008 Tell the resident completely about his or her health status. D
04/25/2008 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
04/25/2008 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
06/10/2008 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
06/10/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
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