BENEFIS EXTENDED CARE CENTER MT DEFICIENCY REPORT

	Nursing Home Deficiency Report current as of November 25, 2009
Date	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
12/22/2010	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/22/2010	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
12/22/2010	Make sure that residents are well nourished.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/22/2010	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/22/2010	Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/22/2010	Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/21/2010	approved construction type or materials.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/21/2010	corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/21/2010	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/21/2010	proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/21/2010	walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/21/2010	an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/21/2010	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/21/2010	properly constructed linen or trash chutes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/21/2010	exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/21/2010	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Actual harm
12/10/2009	Keep temperature levels comfortable and safe.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	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 plan.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
12/10/2009	Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	portable fire extinguishers.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	properly constructed linen or trash chutes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
12/10/2009	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	properly maintained smoke detectors.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
03/05/2009	an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	portable fire extinguishers.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
03/05/2009	proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
03/05/2009	weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
03/05/2009	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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Where does this data come from?

The data on this website describes nursing home characteristics, quality measures, inspection results, and nursing staff information.

The data come from 2 sources:

1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have an Online Survey, Certification, and Reporting (OSCAR) database - Includes the nursing home characteristics and health deficiencies issued during the three most recent state inspections and recent complaint investigations.

   The survey inspection results are collected by the state survey agencies, who perform onsite visits to nursing homes . The inspections occur at least once during a 15-month period, or any time in between as a result of a complaint received by the state. The inspections ensure that the nursing home residents receive quality care and services in a safe and comfortable environment in accordance with rules established by CMS. Complaints may be reported and inspected during the year (outside of the 9-15 month survey cycle). Inspections about a complaint that result in the citation of a health deficiency are reported to CMS and included in this website. Sometimes the inspection finds a problem that the nursing home identified and corrected before the inspection occurred. The fact and the nature of these prior problems (deficiencies) may be included in this website.

   The information on the nursing homes' characteristics derived from OSCAR are prepared by each nursing home at the beginning of the regular State inspection. This information is reported by the nursing homes themselves. It is reviewed by nursing home inspectors, but not formally audited to ensure data accuracy. In addition, this information changes frequently as residents are discharged and admitted, or resident conditions change.

2. National database known as the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Repository

   The data for the quality measures come from the MDS Repository. The MDS is collected on regular intervals for every resident in a Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing home. Information is collected on the resident's health, physical functioning, mental status, and general well-being. These data are used by the nursing home to access the needs and develop a plan of care unique to each resident.

   Regulations require that a MDS assessment be performed at admission, quarterly, annually, and whenever the resident experiences a significant change in status. For residents in a Medicare Part A stay, the MDS is also used to determine the Medicare reimbursement rate. These assessments are performed on the 5th, 14th, 30th, 60th and 90th day of admission.

   All of this data is reported by the nursing homes themselves. It is reviewed by nursing home inspectors, but not formally audited to ensure that it is accurate. Every attempt is made to assure the accuracy and timeliness of this information. However, this information changes frequently as residents are discharged and admitted, or resident conditions change. We advise interpreting this information cautiously and supplementing it with information from the Ombudsman's office, the State Survey Agency, or other sources.

   Some MDS items used to calculate the quality measures consider the resident's condition during previous days prior to the assessment date. The following table provides these "observation" or "look back" time frames.

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse:

• Unexplained injuries or bruises
• Over or under medication
• Visible cuts, bruises, or welts
• Rapid weight loss or weight gain
• Dehydration, malnutrition, and bedsores
• Unsanitary living conditions
• Infections
• Broken bones
• Sudden death