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MESA SPRINGS HEALTHCARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
7171 BUFFALO GAP RD |
ABILENE TX |
TELEPHONE: 3256928080 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: Non profit - Church related |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 89 / 79 |
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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: 03/24/2009 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E |
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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. | D |
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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 transferred or d | K |
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Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E |
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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. | E |
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Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | E |
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Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E |
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Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | K |
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Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | K |
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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | D |
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Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | E |
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Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies. | F |
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Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | E |
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Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | E |
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Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. | K |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | E |
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1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. | E |
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Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | E |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 11/20/2006 |
| Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | G |
| 05/01/2007 |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | D |
| 05/01/2007 |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | G |
| 10/12/2007 |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | D |
| 10/12/2007 |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | E |
| 08/07/2008 |
| 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 |
| 08/07/2008 |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | E |
| 08/07/2008 |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | G |
| 08/07/2008 |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | D |
| 08/07/2008 |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. | D |
| 08/07/2008 |
| Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. | D |
| 12/30/2008 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | E |
| 12/30/2008 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
| 11/18/2009 |
| Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. | D |
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