Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home was recognized and ceritified in 2008 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home which is located in 1180 Waianuenue Avenue Hilo, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is being offered ceritified services and products in Hawaii.
Address:   1180 Waianuenue Avenue
       Hilo, HI 96720

Phone:   (808) 961-1500

County: Hawaii
Federal Provider Number: 125058
Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Monday, March 10, 2008 (16 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
Ownership Type: Government - State
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationHawaii Health Systems Corporation5% Or More Ownership Interest
OrganizationAvalon Health Care Management Of Hawaii, LlcOperational/managerial Control
OrganizationAvalon Care Center - Va Hilo, L.l.c.Operational/managerial Control
PersonKerry PitcherOperational/managerial Control
PersonCharles KirtonContracted Managing Employee
PersonAlice HallDirector/officer
PersonLawrence DeansContracted Managing Employee
PersonEdward ChuDirector/officer
PersonMoney AtwalDirector/officer
PersonHoward AinsleyDirector/officer

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 95
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 79 (84% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Both
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Friday, July 11, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0455 (Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and a)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, September 4, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, July 11, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0280 (Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, September 4, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, July 11, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, September 4, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, July 11, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, September 4, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, July 11, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, September 4, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, July 11, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0241 (Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full rec)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, September 4, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0144 (Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, September 4, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0050 (Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, September 4, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0225 (1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) rep)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, July 6, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 20, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0364 (Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right tempe)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 25, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 20, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0369 (Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 25, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 20, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0247 (Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 25, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 20, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0280 (Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 25, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0242 (Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care a)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, April 16, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0224 (Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.)
Scope Severity Code: G
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, April 16, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0319 (Give the right treatment and services to residents who display physical or psychosocial problems ada)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, April 16, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0329 (Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2))
Scope Severity Code: G
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, April 16, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0250 (Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, April 16, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0258 (Maintain comfortable sound levels.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, April 16, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0225 (1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) rep)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, April 16, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, April 16, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, April 16, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0314 (Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, April 16, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 4
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 0
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
3%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
2%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
6%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
12%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
2%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
5%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
13%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
N/A
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
96%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
96%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
3%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
7%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
11%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
49%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
82%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
1%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
84%
84%

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