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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

NEWPORT SUBACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

2570 NEWPORT BLVD

COSTA MESA CA

TELEPHONE: 9496314282

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 139 / 63

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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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NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED
PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 06/21/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. E
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. B
Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. E
Give enough notice to the resident before changing the resident's room or roommate. D
Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread. D
Have licensed, certified, or registered staff to give needed services. F
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 a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. E
Keep sound levels comfortable. D
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. B
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. E
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. C
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. E
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. D
Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. D
Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion. G
Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. F
Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided. D
Follow all laws and professional standards. F
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
post nurse staffing information. C
Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. C
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. B
Choose a doctor to be the medical director. B
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. F
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. F
Make sure that residents are well nourished. D
Hire enough skilled workers to carry out dietary service. F
Hire a qualified dietician. F
Provide a tasty and well-balanced diet that meets the nutritional needs of each resident. D
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. D
Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. B
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. E
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. E
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. G
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. E
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. F
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. B
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. 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. F
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. E

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