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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

4041 SOUTH POPLAR STREET

CASPER WY

TELEPHONE: 3072660000

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 120 / 90

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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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RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 06/28/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. D
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. E
Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. B
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. D
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. D
post nurse staffing information. B
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. D
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. E
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
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 the care pla D
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. C
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
11/01/2005 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 E
11/01/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
11/01/2005 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
11/01/2005 Have an agreement with at least one hospital certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. D
11/07/2006 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
11/07/2006 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. D
11/07/2006 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
11/07/2006 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. E
11/07/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
11/07/2006 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
11/07/2006 Keep assessments completed in the preceding 15 months in the resident's active record. D
11/07/2006 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
11/07/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
11/07/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. E
11/07/2006 Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. D
11/07/2006 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
11/07/2006 Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. D
11/07/2006 Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
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