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APPLE VALLEY CONVALESCENT HOSP	As of 01/12/2004
1035 GRAVENSTEIN HWY SOUTH SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472 (707) 823-7675	Not located within a Hospital Resident Councils Only 95 Certified Beds
Initial Date of Certification: 10/01/1968 Type of Ownership: For profit - Corporation A Multi-Nursing home (chain) Ownership	Medicare Certified Medicaid Certified

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Quality Measures information comes from resident assessment data that nursing homes routinely collect on all residents at specific intervals during their stay. The information collected pertains to the resident’s physical, clinical conditions and abilities.

Inspection Results information refers to the regulatory requirement that the nursing home failed to meet but does not reflect the entire inspection report.

Nursing Home Staffing information comes from reports that the nursing home reports to its state survey agency. It contains the nursing staff hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts the reported information into the number of staff hours per resident per day.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures	Percentage for APPLE VALLEY CONVALESCENT HOSP	National Average
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased	11%	16%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain	10%	6%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores	10%	14%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores	NOT AVAILABLE	3%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained	26%	8%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious	9%	15%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder	69%	47%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder	10%	6%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair	15%	4%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse	NOT AVAILABLE	13%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection	8%	8%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium	0%	3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain	30%	22%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores	31%	21%

Inspection Results

APPLE VALLEY CONVALESCENT HOSP 1035 GRAVENSTEIN HWY SOUTH SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472 (707) 823-7675
Date of this inspection: 01/12/2004 Complaint Investigations During: 04/01/2003 - 06/30/2004 Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home: 24 Average number of Health Deficiencies in : 5 Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States: 7 Range of Health Deficiencies in : 1 - 12 View Previous Inspection Results
Quality Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
1. Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. (01/12/2004)	04/27/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
2. Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
3. Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
4. Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	3 = Actual harm	Some
5. Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
6. Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	3 = Actual harm	Some
7. Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
8. 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. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
9. Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
10. Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge and transfer from the nursing home. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
11. Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. (01/12/2004)	04/27/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
12. Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. (01/12/2004)	04/27/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
13. Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
14. Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. (01/12/2004)	04/27/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
15. Provide drugs and related services needed by each resident. (01/12/2004)	04/27/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
16. Have a program to keep infection from spreading. (01/12/2004)	04/27/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Many
17. Keep adequate and comfortable lighting in all areas. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
18. Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
19. Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. (01/12/2004)	04/27/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
20. Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
21. Follow all laws and professional standards. (01/12/2004)		2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
22. Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
23. Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of lab tests. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
24. Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. (01/12/2004)	03/19/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Nursing Home Staffing

Nursing Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day
	APPLE VALLEY CONVALESCENT HOSP	State Average in	National Average
Number of Residents	79	42.8	89.2
RN Hours per Resident per Day*	0.57	1.7	0.7
LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day*	0.79	0.7	0.8
CNA Hours per Resident per Day*	2.51	4	2.4
Total Number of Nursing Staff Hours per Resident per Day*	3.87	6.4	3.9

*Hours per resident per day is the average daily work (in hours) given by the entire group of nurses or nursing assistants divided by total number of residents. The amount of care given to each resident varies.

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