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LAKELAND HILLS CENTER FL DEFICIENCY REPORT


#nursingHomeName# Nursing Home Deficiency Report current as of November 25, 2009
Date Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
03/12/2010 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

03/12/2010 Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

03/12/2010 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

03/12/2010 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

03/08/2010 exits that are accessible at all times. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

03/08/2010 an approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 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 discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Keep temperature levels comfortable and safe. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Get rid of garbage properly. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/13/2009 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/11/2009 smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/11/2009 properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

01/25/2008 Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

01/25/2008 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

01/25/2008 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

01/25/2008 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

01/24/2008 exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors. Isolated 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