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METROPOLITAN STATE HOSP SNF: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
11400 NORWALK BLVD |
NORWALK CA |
TELEPHONE: 5626514451 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Government - State |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 102 / 60 |
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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: 08/17/2007 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. | D |
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offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. | E |
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Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | D |
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Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | D |
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Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. | D |
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Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | D |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | D |
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Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | D |
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Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | D |
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Hire enough skilled workers to carry out dietary service. | F |
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Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. | E |
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Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | L |
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At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. | D |
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Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. | E |
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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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Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D |
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Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards. | B |
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Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. | D |
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F |
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Tell the resident completely about his or her health status. | D |
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Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. | E |
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Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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