PINECREST NURSING HOME KS DEFICIENCY REPORT

	Nursing Home Deficiency Report current as of November 25, 2009
Date	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
02/08/2011	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
02/08/2011	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
02/08/2011	Keep temperature levels comfortable and safe.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
02/08/2011	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
02/08/2011	Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
02/08/2011	Make sure that residents are well nourished.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
02/08/2011	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
02/08/2011	At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/17/2010	posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/17/2010	restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/17/2010	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	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
11/09/2009	Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
11/09/2009	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
11/09/2009	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	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
11/09/2009	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	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
11/09/2009	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Develop a plan with the resident and family for the resident's care after leaving the nursing home.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Make sure that each resident gets help to keep vision and hearing.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Actual harm
11/09/2009	Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Actual harm
11/09/2009	Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	post nurse staffing information.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
11/09/2009	Hire enough skilled workers to carry out dietary service.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
11/09/2009	Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/20/2009	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
05/20/2009	smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/20/2009	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
05/20/2009	posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Actual harm
07/21/2008	Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Actual harm
07/21/2008	Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	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	Actual harm
07/21/2008	Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
07/21/2008	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/21/2008	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	did not have a written emergency evacuation plan.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	approved construction type or materials.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	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
04/22/2008	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	exits that are accessible at all times.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	proper backup exit lighting.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	properly maintained smoke detectors.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	properly protected cooking facilities.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	emergency showers.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
04/22/2008	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	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