Grisell Memorial Hospital Ratings

Ratings

Overall 5 Stars

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

Health Inspections 5 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:
6
Average number of health deficiencies (Kansas):
11
Average number of health deficiencies (U.S.):
8
Range of health deficiencies (Kansas):
1-70

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)
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. 7/7/2011 8/5/2011
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. 7/7/2011 8/5/2011

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)
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 7/7/2011 8/5/2011

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)
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. 7/7/2011 8/5/2011
Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. 7/7/2011 8/5/2011
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. 7/7/2011 8/5/2011

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 32 55 88
Hours per resident (all nurses) 1 hour 40 minutes 1 hour 23 minutes 1 hour 35 minutes
Hours per resident (RNs only) 1 hour 17 minutes 43 minutes 44 minutes
Hours per resident (LPNs, LVNs) 23 minutes 40 minutes 50 minutes
Hours per resident (CNAs) 2 hours 27 minutes 2 hours 34 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 4 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% 92% 90%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90 - 100% 90% 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 11% 13% 14%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 2% 3% 3%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores NA 9% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 4% 2% 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0% 0% 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 8% 17% 14%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 44% 43% 51%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 7% 5% 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 0% 2% 4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 12% 11% 11%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 7% 10% 8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4% 7% 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 85% 84%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination NA 81% 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 19% 19%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores NA 9% 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:
1
Average number of fire safety deficiencies (Kansas):
4
Average number of fire safety deficiencies (U.S.):
4
Range of fire safety deficiencies (Kansas):
1-21

Electrical Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of Harm (least to most) Residents Affected (few to many)
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 7/13/2011 7/13/2011

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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