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LATAH HEALTH SERVICES, INC	As of 01/16/2004
510 W PALOUSE RIVER DR MOSCOW, ID 83843 (208) 882-7586	Not located within a Hospital Both Resident and Family Councils 64 Certified Beds
Initial Date of Certification: 03/24/1967 Type of Ownership: Non profit - Corporation Not a Multi-Nursing home (chain) Ownership	Medicare Certified Medicaid Certified

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Quality Measures

Quality Measures	Percentage for LATAH HEALTH SERVICES, INC	National Average
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased	38%	16%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain	6%	6%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores	NOT AVAILABLE	14%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores	NOT AVAILABLE	3%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained	0%	8%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious	8%	15%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder	NOT AVAILABLE	47%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder	16%	6%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair	13%	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	5%	8%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium	9%	3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain	60%	22%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores	10%	21%

Inspection Results

LATAH HEALTH SERVICES, INC 510 W PALOUSE RIVER DR MOSCOW, ID 83843 (208) 882-7586
Date of this inspection: 01/16/2004 Complaint Investigations During: 04/01/2003 - 06/30/2004 Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home: 18 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. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
2. Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
3. Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
4. Make sure that residents with loss of bladder control receive treatment or service to prevent infections and help get normal bladder control. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	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)
5. 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. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
6. Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	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)
7. Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
8. Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	1 = Potential for minimal harm	Many
9. Tell the resident completely about his or her health status. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	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)
10. Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	1 = Potential for minimal harm	Some
11. Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	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)
12. 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. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
13. At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
14. Make sure that the pharmacist reports anything unusual to the doctor on duty and the director of nursing. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	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)
15. Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
16. Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	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)
17. Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
18. Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. (01/16/2004)	02/20/2004	2 = Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Nursing Home Staffing

Nursing Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day
	LATAH HEALTH SERVICES, INC	State Average in	National Average
Number of Residents	42	42.8	89.2
RN Hours per Resident per Day*	1.13	1.7	0.7
LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day*	0.39	0.7	0.8
CNA Hours per Resident per Day*	3.05	4	2.4
Total Number of Nursing Staff Hours per Resident per Day*	4.57	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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