NEWPORT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL (DISTINCT PART SNF)

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

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 06/07/2010.

Administration

Post Nurse Staffing Information. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
1) Set Up a Group That is Legally Responsible for Writing and Setting Up Policies for Leading and Running the Nursing Home; or 2) Hire a Properly Licensed Administrator. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
Have a Detailed, Written Plan for Disasters and Emergencies. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 04/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/17/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 04/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/17/2009
Get Rid of Garbage Properly. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010

Mistreatment

Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010

Pharmacy Service

Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 04/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/17/2009
At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes. Inspection Date: 04/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/17/2009

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Give Special Rehabilitation by Skilled Workers, when Ordered by a Doctor. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Make Sure That Residents Receive Treatment/Services to Continue to Be Able to Care for Themselves, Unless a Change is Unavoidable. Inspection Date: 04/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/17/2009
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible. Inspection Date: 04/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/17/2009
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010

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: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 04/17/2009 Correction Date: 05/17/2009
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
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: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010

Resident Rights

Tell the Resident Completely About His or Her Health Status. Inspection Date: 02/14/2008 Correction Date: 03/27/2008
Properly Hold, Secure and Manage Each Resident's Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010
Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey. Inspection Date: 06/07/2010 Correction Date: 07/07/2010

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 Newport Specialty Hospital (Distinct Part Snf) 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 06/10/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 02/21/2008 Correction Date: 03/12/2008
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 06/10/2010 Correction Date: 07/06/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 06/10/2010 Correction Date: 07/06/2010

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 04/23/2009 Correction Date: 05/20/2009

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 02/21/2008 Correction Date: 03/12/2008

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 04/23/2009 Correction Date: 05/20/2009

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 04/23/2009 Correction Date: 05/20/2009

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Did Not Have a Written Emergency Evacuation Plan. Inspection Date: 02/21/2008 Correction Date: 03/12/2008
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 02/21/2008 Correction Date: 03/12/2008
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 04/23/2009 Correction Date: 05/20/2009
Did Not Have a Written Emergency Evacuation Plan. Inspection Date: 06/10/2010 Correction Date: 07/06/2010
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 06/10/2010 Correction Date: 07/06/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

An Automatic Smoke Detection System in All Hallways. Inspection Date: 06/10/2010 Correction Date: 07/06/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Properly Sized and Located Linen or Trash Receptacles. Inspection Date: 02/21/2008 Correction Date: 03/12/2008

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 02/21/2008 Correction Date: 03/12/2008

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Proper Construction of Ducts Through Walls Designed to Prevent Smoke Passage. Inspection Date: 02/21/2008 Correction Date: 03/12/2008

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: 02/21/2008 Correction Date: 03/12/2008