SEQUOIAS, THE CA DEFICIENCY REPORT

	Nursing Home Deficiency Report current as of November 25, 2009
Date	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
09/16/2010	smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
09/16/2010	portable fire extinguishers.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
09/16/2010	proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
09/16/2010	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
09/14/2010	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/15/2009	smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/15/2009	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/15/2009	proper power supply for life support equipment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/12/2009	Keep temperature levels comfortable and safe.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/12/2009	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/12/2009	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/12/2009	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/12/2009	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
10/28/2008	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/28/2008	a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/28/2008	an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/28/2008	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	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
10/27/2008	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/27/2008	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
10/27/2008	Train all employees on what to do in an emergency.	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