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MERCER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
PO BOX 410 |
BLUEFIELD WV |
TELEPHONE: 3043255448 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Government - City |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 90 / 76 |
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| Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 02/27/08 , 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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| NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED |
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| PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 3 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S) |
| RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 11/30/2006 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Make sure that residents are well nourished. | C |
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Follow all laws and professional standards. | C |
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Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | C |
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Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | E |
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Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. | G |
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Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | D |
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Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | 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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Provide a tasty and well-balanced diet that meets the nutritional needs of each resident. | E |
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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 |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | F |
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Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | E |
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Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread. | D |
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Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. | D |
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Get rid of garbage properly. | C |
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Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | D |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | C |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 05/05/2005 |
| 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 |
| 05/05/2005 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 05/05/2005 |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | E |
| 05/26/2005 |
| Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | D |
| 01/11/2006 |
| Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. | D |
| 01/11/2006 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
| 01/23/2006 |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D |
| 01/23/2006 |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
| 01/23/2006 |
| 1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. | F |
| 08/09/2006 |
| 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 |
| 11/10/2006 |
| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | D |
| 11/10/2006 |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | D |
| 04/25/2007 |
| Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. | E |
| 04/25/2007 |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. | G |
| 04/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 04/25/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
| 04/25/2007 |
| 1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. | G |
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