ST ANNES CONVALESCENT CENTER MI DEFICIENCY REPORT

	Nursing Home Deficiency Report current as of November 25, 2009
Date	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
07/09/2010	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
07/09/2010	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Widespread	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
07/09/2010	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
07/09/2010	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/09/2010	Have enough backup water supply for important areas of the nursing home.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/09/2010	Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/08/2010	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/08/2010	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
07/08/2010	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/08/2010	proper backup exit lighting.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/08/2010	an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/08/2010	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/08/2010	portable fire extinguishers.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/08/2010	restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/08/2010	proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
07/08/2010	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/20/2009	Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/20/2009	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
08/20/2009	Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/20/2009	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/20/2009	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
08/20/2009	Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/20/2009	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/20/2009	Give or get dental care for each resident.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/20/2009	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/20/2009	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/19/2009	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/19/2009	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/19/2009	exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/19/2009	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
08/19/2009	no-smoking signs where oxygen is used.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	portable fire extinguishers.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	Provide a final summary of the resident's health status and a summary of the resident's stay, when the resident is ready to leave the nursing home.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	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
10/30/2008	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
10/30/2008	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	fire-resistant room wall surfaces.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	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
10/30/2008	smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	exits that are accessible at all times.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	properly maintained smoke detectors.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	proper power supply for life support equipment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	proper facilities for the use and storage of combustible liquids.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
10/30/2008	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