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NORTH CASCADES HEALTH AND REHABILITATI: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
4680 CORDATA PARKWAY |
BELLINGHAM WA |
TELEPHONE: 3603981966 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 122 / 69 |
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| Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 02/06/10 , 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: 06/12/2009 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Make sure that a resident does not become withdrawn, angry or depressed if these problems did not exist before. | D |
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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | G |
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Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
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Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | D |
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Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. | 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. | D |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
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Properly mark drugs and other similar products. | B |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | D |
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Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. | B |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
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Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | G |
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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. | E |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 10/18/2007 |
| Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D |
| 01/26/2009 |
| 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 |
| 01/26/2009 |
| Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care. | B |
| 01/26/2009 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 01/26/2009 |
| Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | D |
| 02/03/2009 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
| 05/26/2009 |
| 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 |
| 07/27/2009 |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D |
| 07/27/2009 |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| 10/16/2009 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | D |
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