Garfield County Hospital, Ltcu Ratings

Ratings

Overall 5 Stars

From ratings in health inspections, nurse staffing, and measures of medical-care quality.

Health Inspections 3 Stars

How well this home met health and safety standards for food preparation and other nursing-home activities in the latest three state inspections. Such inspections are conducted at least every 15 months.

Deficiencies found in standard inspection(s) and complaint investigations 9/1/2010 to 11/30/2011

Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home:
12
Average number of health deficiencies (Washington):
12
Average number of health deficiencies (U.S.):
8
Range of health deficiencies (Washington):
1-52

Administration Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Get proof that a nurse aide has the training and skills that the State requires. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011

Environmental Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
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. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011

Quality Care Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011

Resident Assessment Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011
Keep assessments completed in the preceding 15 months in the resident's active record. 6/28/2011 7/15/2011

Resident Rights Deficiencies

What the nursing
home failed to do
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
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. 2/11/2011 3/28/2011

NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.

Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.

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Nurse Staffing 5 Stars

Average number of hours per day of care received per resident from nurses at all levels.

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
RN staffing 5 out of 5 stars NA NA
Number of residents 18 77 88
Hours per resident (all nurses) 2 hours 41 minutes 1 hour 39 minutes 1 hour 35 minutes
Hours per resident (RNs only) 2 hours 9 minutes 59 minutes 44 minutes
Hours per resident (LPNs, LVNs) 32 minutes 40 minutes 50 minutes
Hours per resident (CNAs) 4 hours 29 minutes 2 hours 37 minutes 2 hours 28 minutes
RN:
registered nurse
LPN:
licensed practical nurse
LVN:
licensed vocational nurse
CNA:
certified nurse assistant

NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.

Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.

Quality Measures 5 Stars

Percentages of residents who got recommended care, such as flu vaccinations, and percentages of residents who had pain, bedsores, urinary tract infections, and other care‑related problems.

Long-stay preventive measures (Higher percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90 - 100% 87% 90%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90 - 100% 88% 88%

Long-stay deficiencies (Lower percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4% 11% 14%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 3% 4% 3%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores NA 10% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores NA 2% 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0% 1% 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 10% 20% 14%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20% 58% 51%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2% 7% 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 0% 5% 4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 6% 9% 11%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 12% 9% 8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4% 8% 7%

Short-stay preventive measures (Higher percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season NA 81% 84%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination NA 82% 82%

Short-stay deficiencies (Lower percentages are better)

This Nursing Home State Average National Average
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium NA 2% 1%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain NA 28% 19%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores NA 11% 12%

NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.

Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.

Fire Safety Deficiencies

How well this home met National Fire Protection Agency standards in the most recent inspection.

Deficiencies found in standard inspection(s) and complaint investigations 9/1/2010 to 11/30/2011

Total number of fire safety deficiencies for this nursing home:
2
Average number of fire safety deficiencies (Washington):
4
Average number of fire safety deficiencies (U.S.):
4
Range of fire safety deficiencies (Washington):
1-20

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. 2/8/2011 3/24/2011

Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. 2/8/2011 3/24/2011

NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.

Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.

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