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QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE

Category: Nursing Home

821 DANIEL SHAYS HIGHWAY
ATHOL, MA 01331
Medicare, Medicaid  
Capacity: 142 beds  
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Quabbin Valley Healthcare Details

Resident Capacity:142

Quabbin Valley Healthcare Costs

Reimbursement:Medicare, Medicaid

CMS Inspection Results for QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

  • 07/23/2008 Health Survey for QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep complete, dated lab records in the resident's file. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Get proof that a nurse aide has the training and skills that the State requires. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Actual harm
Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
Mistreatment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
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
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
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
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 05/11/2007 Health Survey for QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. Isolated Actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Isolated Actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Actual harm
Make sure that each resident gets help to keep vision and hearing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Isolated Actual harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Actual harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 05/23/2006 Health Survey for QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide rooms that are big enough for each resident. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Electronically record and report resident status assessments in a timely manner as required in order to monitor resident health and progress. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 


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