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COLORADO STATE VETERANS HOME AT FITZSIMONS 1919 QUENTIN STREET AURORA, CO 80010 (720) 857-6400
Date of this inspection: 12/30/2003 Complaint Investigations During: 04/01/2003 - 06/30/2004 Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home: 28 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
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
1. 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. (09/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
2. Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. (09/30/2003)	12/30/2003	3 = Actual harm	Few
3. Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	3 = Actual harm	Few
Quality Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
4. Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. (09/30/2003)	03/11/2004	4 = Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Many
5. Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. (09/30/2003)	02/09/2004	3 = Actual harm	Some
6. Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. (09/30/2003)	02/09/2004	3 = Actual harm	Few
7. Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. (09/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
8. Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (09/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
9. Give each resident a special diet to help when there is a nutritional problem. (12/30/2003)	03/11/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
10. Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. (12/30/2003)	03/11/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
11. Make sure that residents with loss of bladder control receive treatment or service to prevent infections and help get normal bladder control. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
12. Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. (12/30/2003)	03/11/2004	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)
13. Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (12/30/2003)	03/11/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
14. 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. (09/30/2003)	12/30/2003	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
15. Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
16. Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
17. Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. (12/30/2003)	03/11/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
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)
18. Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
19. Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
20. 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. (09/30/2003)	12/30/2003	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
21. Gradually lower the dose of residents' antipsychotic drugs, unless this causes negative medical effects. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
22. Have a program to keep infection from spreading. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	4 = Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Many
23. Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
24. Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
25. Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least -> Most)	Residents Affected (Few -> Some -> Many)
26. Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. (09/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
27. Hold committee meetings every 3 months to review and ensure quality in the nursing home. (09/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
28. Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. (12/30/2003)	02/09/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Many

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