FERNVIEW CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Very High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Fernview Convalescent Hospital. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Very High Rehabilitation

Special Care High

Special Care Low

Reduced Physical Function

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for California are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 09/22/2010.

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009
Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009
Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/19/2010

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008

Nutrition and Dietary

Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008

Pharmacy Service

Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008
Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009
Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/19/2010
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/19/2010

Quality Care

Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/19/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/19/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/19/2010

Resident Assessment

Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008
Make Sure That Doctors Visit Residents Regularly, As Required. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/19/2010

Resident Rights

Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 07/02/2008 Correction Date: 07/27/2008
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 07/13/2009 Correction Date: 09/10/2009

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Fernview Convalescent Hospital had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 09/20/2010.

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 06/15/2009 Correction Date: 06/30/2009

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 06/15/2009 Correction Date: 06/30/2009

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 07/16/2008 Correction Date: 07/18/2008

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 09/20/2010 Correction Date: 10/19/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 07/16/2008 Correction Date: 07/18/2008

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces. Inspection Date: 06/15/2009 Correction Date: 06/30/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

No-Smoking Signs Where Oxygen is Used. Inspection Date: 07/16/2008 Correction Date: 07/28/2008