LUTHERAN COMMUNITY HOME INC IN DEFICIENCY REPORT

	Nursing Home Deficiency Report current as of November 25, 2009
Date	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
06/09/2010	emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/09/2010	record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/09/2010	a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/09/2010	an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/09/2010	weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/29/2009	record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/10/2009	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/10/2009	Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/10/2009	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
06/10/2009	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Actual harm
06/10/2009	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
04/18/2008	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/18/2008	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/18/2008	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
04/18/2008	Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/18/2008	Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/18/2008	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/18/2008	Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/18/2008	Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/18/2008	Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/18/2008	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/16/2008	corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/16/2008	walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/16/2008	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/16/2008	restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/16/2008	proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/16/2008	fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/16/2008	weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/16/2008	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