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Mercy Westside Hospitalt D - P Skilled Nursing Facility

Contact Information:
Mercy Westside Hospitalt D - P Skilled Nursing Facility
110 East North Street
Taft, CA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (661) 763-4211

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 63Percent of Occupied Beds: 92%
Total Number of Residents: 58Located Within a Hospital: Yes
Type of Ownership: Non profit - Church relatedMultiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: Yes
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: NoneMedicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 07/17/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

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Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 11%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 12%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 31%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 24%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 17%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 6%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 8%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 4%
** Details Last Reported on: 7/17/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 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
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 Quality Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 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
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 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
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 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. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 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
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 Environmental Deficiencies Get rid of garbage properly. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 Quality Care Deficiencies Give or get dental care for each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-31 2001-08-21 Administration Deficiencies Give or get x-rays and other tests to meet the needs of residents. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-13 Resident Rights Deficiencies Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-01 2002-08-14 Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-27 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Keep assessments completed in the preceding 15 months in the resident's active record. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-01 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-01 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. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-13 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that residents who have not taken antipsychotic drugs are not given these drugs, unless they are used to treat a problem that is diagnosed and noted in the medical record. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-13 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-13 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-01 2002-08-01 Environmental Deficiencies Get rid of garbage properly. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-13 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-27 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-13 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-13 Environmental Deficiencies Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-08-01 2002-09-20 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor all of the resident's rights as a resident of the nursing home and as a citizen or resident of the United States. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Resident Rights Deficiencies Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Resident Rights Deficiencies Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 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
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 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. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Make sure that the pharmacist reports anything unusual to the doctor on duty and the director of nursing. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep drugs and other similar products locked safely and properly stored. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Environmental Deficiencies 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
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-17 2003-09-04 Administration Deficiencies Hold committee meetings every 3 months to review and ensure quality in the nursing home. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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

 

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