EMILY P. BISSELL HOSPITAL

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Emily P. Bissell Hospital. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

EMILY P. BISSELL HOSPITAL
3000 NEWPORT GAP PIKE
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
(302) 995-8482

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

66%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 66
  • Certified Beds: 100

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Government - State
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through November 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Special Care Low". 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 Emily P. Bissell Hospital. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Special Care Low

  • Cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Respiratory failure and oxygen therapy while a resident
  • Feeding tube where calories >= 51% or calories are in the range of 26-50% and fluid >= 501 mL)
  • Ulcers: 2 or more stage II or 1 or more stage III or IV pressure ulcers
  • Ulcers: 2 or more venous or arterial ulcers
  • Ulcers: 1 stage II pressure ulcer and 1 venous or arterial ulcer with 2 or more skin care treatments
  • Foot infection/diabetic foot ulcer/open lesions of foot with treatment
  • Radiation therapy while a resident
  • Dialysis while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- Signs of depression
63.2%
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- No Signs of depression
36.8%
Total Percent:100.0%
 

Rating Details For Emily P. Bissell Hospital

Nursing Staff -

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.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 Hour and 38 Minutes56 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours1 Hour and 16 Minutes40 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours3 Hours and 12 Minutes2 Hours and 23 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours2 Hours and 54 Minutes1 Hour and 36 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours6 Hours and 5 Minutes3 Hours and 59 Minutes

Quality of Care -

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 Delaware are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityDelaware Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%94%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%94%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder39%52%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain14%3%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores1%3%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores15%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder7%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair5%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection12%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious20%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight10%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased22%16%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained9%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse13%13%

Health Inspection Details -

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 09/23/2009.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 07/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 10/12/2007
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 07/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 10/12/2007
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009

Mistreatment

Protect Residents from Mistreatment, Neglect, And/Or Theft of Personal Property.
  • Inspection Date: 07/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 10/12/2007
1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 07/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 10/12/2007
1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 07/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 10/12/2007
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009

Pharmacy Service

Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Inspection Date: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 07/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 10/12/2007
Give the Right Treatment and Services to Residents Who Have Mental or Social Problems Adjusting.
  • Inspection Date: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met.
  • Inspection Date: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Give or Get Dental Care for Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009

Resident Rights

Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008

Enforcement

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)09/23/2009$650
Denial of Payment for New Admission (DPNA)09/23/2009-

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Emily P. Bissell Hospital, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/22/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/30/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Get Services Outside the Nursing Home That Meet Professional Standards.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Choose a Doctor to Be the Medical Director.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Have a Detailed, Written Plan for Disasters and Emergencies.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Have an Agreement with at Least One Hospital Certified by Medicare or Medicaid to Make Sure Residents Can Be Moved Quickly to the Hospital when They Need Medical Care.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/03/2011

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/09/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Keep Temperature Levels Comfortable and Safe.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/31/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/24/2011

Mistreatment

Protect Residents from Mistreatment, Neglect, And/Or Theft of Personal Property.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/09/2008
1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/09/2008
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Protect Each Resident from All Abuse, Physical Punishment, and Being Separated from Others.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Protect Residents from Mistreatment, Neglect, And/Or Theft of Personal Property.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2010
Protect Each Resident from All Abuse, Physical Punishment, and Being Separated from Others.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008

Pharmacy Service

Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/31/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/24/2011

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/09/2008
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/09/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/22/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/30/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Give the Right Treatment and Services to Residents Who Have Mental or Social Problems Adjusting.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/01/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/01/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/03/2011
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2010

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/09/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/22/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/30/2008
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/22/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/30/2008
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/12/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2010

Resident Rights

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.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/22/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/30/2008
Provide Care for Each Resident in a Way That Keeps or Builds the Resident's Quality of Life.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/09/2008

Fire Safety

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 Emily P. Bissell 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 10/07/2009.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 06/28/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/14/2007
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 06/28/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/14/2007
An Elevator That Firefighters Can Control in the Event of a Fire.
  • Inspection Date: 06/28/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/14/2007
Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009
An Elevator That Firefighters Can Control in the Event of a Fire.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009
Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010
Restrictions on the Use of Portable Space Heaters.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010
An Elevator That Firefighters Can Control in the Event of a Fire.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 06/28/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/14/2007
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 06/28/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/14/2007
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009
Properly Constructed Piped-In Oxygen Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 06/28/2007
  • Correction Date: 08/14/2007
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 10/07/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/15/2010

Vertical Openings

Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 09/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/17/2009
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Health and Social Services of Delaware - Division of Long Term Care and Resident Protection - Retrieved 2011