WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME

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 Colorado 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 01/06/2011.

Administration

Keep Complete, Dated Lab Records in the Resident's File. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/23/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/23/2008

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/18/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 10/21/2009 Correction Date: 11/20/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 01/06/2011 Correction Date: 02/10/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 01/06/2011 Correction Date: 02/10/2011
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 01/06/2011 Correction Date: 02/10/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 01/06/2011 Correction Date: 02/10/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/17/2008
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished. Inspection Date: 10/21/2009 Correction Date: 11/20/2009
Provide Food in a Way That Meets a Resident's Needs. Inspection Date: 10/21/2009 Correction Date: 11/20/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 10/21/2009 Correction Date: 11/20/2009

Pharmacy Service

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. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/22/2008
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. Inspection Date: 10/21/2009 Correction Date: 11/20/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 10/21/2009 Correction Date: 11/20/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 01/06/2011 Correction Date: 02/07/2011

Quality Care

Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/19/2008
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/22/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 10/21/2009 Correction Date: 11/17/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 10/21/2009 Correction Date: 11/20/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 10/21/2009 Correction Date: 11/20/2009
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion. Inspection Date: 10/21/2009 Correction Date: 11/20/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 01/06/2011 Correction Date: 02/07/2011
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 01/06/2011 Correction Date: 02/07/2011

Resident Rights

Give the Resident's Legal Representative the Same Rights As the Resident. Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Correction Date: 12/22/2008
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. Inspection Date: 01/06/2011 Correction Date: 02/04/2011

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 Washington County Nursing Home 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 02/03/2011.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 12/16/2008 Correction Date: 01/16/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 11/04/2009 Correction Date: 12/11/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Building Construction

A Two-Hour-Resistant Firewall in Common Walls. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions. Inspection Date: 12/16/2008 Correction Date: 01/16/2009
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 12/16/2008 Correction Date: 01/16/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900
Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 11/04/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 11/04/2009 Correction Date: 11/19/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 12/16/2008 Correction Date: 01/16/2009
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 11/04/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900
Restrictions on the Use of Flammable Curtains. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 12/16/2008 Correction Date: 01/16/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 11/04/2009 Correction Date: 11/16/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Interior Walls. Inspection Date: 12/16/2008 Correction Date: 01/12/2009

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed. Inspection Date: 12/16/2008 Correction Date: 01/16/2009