Kern Valley Hospital Dp Skilled Nursing Facility

Total Number of Beds: 74	Percent of Occupied Beds: 95%
Total Number of Residents: 70	Located Within a Hospital: Yes
Type of Ownership: Government - Hospital district	Multiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: No
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: Family & Resident	Medicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 04/17/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

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Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 24%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 6%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 20%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 10%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 22%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 20%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 28%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 53%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 6%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 10%
** Details Last Reported on: 4/17/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation	Date Corrected	Type of Violation	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
2001-05-04	2001-06-20	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
2001-05-04	2001-06-20	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-04	2001-06-20	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting.	Isolated	Actual harm
2001-05-04	2001-05-04	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2001-05-04	2001-06-26	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents.	Isolated	Actual harm
2001-05-04	2001-06-20	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-04	2001-06-20	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-04	2001-05-11	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Gradually lower the dose of residents' antipsychotic drugs, unless this causes negative medical effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-04	2001-05-04	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-04	2001-06-26	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give or get dental care for each resident.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2001-05-04	2001-06-11	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Act when the pharmacist reports something unusual.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-05-04	2001-06-20	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-05-02	2002-05-16	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2002-05-02	2002-05-31	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-05-02	2002-05-21	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2003-04-17	2003-06-23	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-04-17	2003-06-27	Environmental Deficiencies	Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-04-17	2003-06-27	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2003-04-17	2003-06-12	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	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.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-04-17	2003-06-23	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-04-17	2003-06-23	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2003-04-17	2003-04-17	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide at least one room to use as a dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, airflow and furniture.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
2003-04-17	2003-06-20	Administration Deficiencies	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

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