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Modoc Medical Center D/P Skilled Nursing Facility

Contact Information:
Modoc Medical Center D/P Skilled Nursing Facility
228 Mc Dowell St.
Alturas, CA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (530) 233-5131

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 71Percent of Occupied Beds: 68%
Total Number of Residents: 48Located Within a Hospital: Yes
Type of Ownership: Government - CountyMultiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: No
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: ResidentMedicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 10/03/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

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Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 14%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 15%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 4%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 18%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 17%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 7%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 42%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 5%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 15%
** Details Last Reported on: 10/3/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-25 Resident Rights Deficiencies 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 Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-06-11 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-27 Mistreatment Deficiencies 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
2001-06-06 2001-07-31 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-26 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-19 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-23 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-25 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-06-28 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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
2001-06-06 2001-07-17 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-31 Quality Care Deficiencies Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-25 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-26 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-20 Environmental Deficiencies Get rid of garbage properly. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-30 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Use the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-06-23 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that the pharmacist reports anything unusual to the doctor on duty and the director of nursing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-30 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-06-06 2001-06-06 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-06-06 2001-06-15 Environmental Deficiencies Have enough backup water supply for important areas of the nursing home. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-25 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2001-06-06 2001-07-26 Administration Deficiencies Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Resident Assessment Deficiencies 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
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Quality Care Deficiencies Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Hire enough skilled workers to carry out dietary service. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that the pharmacist reports anything unusual to the doctor on duty and the director of nursing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Administration Deficiencies Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Administration Deficiencies Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-09-19 2002-11-12 Administration Deficiencies Keep complete, dated lab records in the resident's file. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-03 2003-10-30 Resident Rights Deficiencies 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 Potential for minimal harm
2003-10-03 2003-10-30 Resident Rights Deficiencies Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-10-03 2003-10-30 Mistreatment Deficiencies 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
2003-10-03 2003-10-30 Quality Care Deficiencies 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
2003-10-03 2003-10-30 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-03 2003-10-30 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-10-03 2003-10-30 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Pattern Potential for minimal harm

*** All violations listed are based on federal government records.

 

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