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Kau Hospital

Contact Information:
Kau Hospital
1 Kamani Street
Pahala, HI
Nursing Home Phone Number: (808) 928-8331

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 16Percent of Occupied Beds: 100%
Total Number of Residents: 16Located Within a Hospital: Yes
Type of Ownership: Government - StateMultiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: No
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: ResidentMedicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 02/27/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.45
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.22
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.86
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 5.53





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

** Details Last Reported on: 2/27/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2000-12-20 2000-12-20 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2000-12-20 2000-12-20 Resident Rights Deficiencies Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2000-12-20 2000-12-20 Mistreatment Deficiencies Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-20 2000-12-20 Mistreatment Deficiencies Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-20 2000-12-20 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
2000-12-20 2000-12-20 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-20 2000-12-20 Resident Assessment Deficiencies 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
2000-12-20 2000-12-20 Quality Care Deficiencies Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-20 2000-12-20 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that a resident does not become withdrawn, angry or depressed if these problems did not exist before. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2000-12-20 2000-12-20 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let the appropriate people see and talk to each resident. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 Resident Rights Deficiencies Have a private telephone available for use. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Isolated Actual harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that residents with loss of bladder control receive treatment or service to prevent infections and help get normal bladder control. Isolated Actual harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 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
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Actual harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 Environmental Deficiencies Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-05-24 2002-07-10 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-27 2003-06-12 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-02-27 2003-06-12 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-27 2003-06-12 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
2003-02-27 2003-06-12 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-02-27 2003-06-12 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2003-02-27 2003-06-12 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2003-02-27 2003-06-12 Environmental Deficiencies Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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