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228 W Mc Dowell St.
Alturas, CA 96101
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| Type of Ownership | Government - County |
| Participates in Medicare? | Yes |
| Participates in Medicaid? | Yes |
| Certified Beds | 59 |
| Continuing Care? | No |
| Resident Council? | Yes |
| Family Council? | Yes |
| Multi-Home Chain? | No |
| Located in a Hospital? | No |
| Special Focus Facility? | No |
View: Health Inspections | Quality Measures | Staffing | Fire Inspections
Health Inspections
Most Recent Inspection: 06/30/2009
| Date of last standard health inspection: | 06/30/2009 |
| Quality Indicator Survey | No |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009 |
| Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 16 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in CA: | 11 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: | 8 |
| Range of Health Deficiencies in CA: | 0 - 50 |
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Keep sound levels comfortable. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Potential for minimal harm | Pattern |
| Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Widespread |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Potential for minimal harm | Pattern |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Potential for minimal harm | Widespread |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Potential for minimal harm | Pattern |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Potential for minimal harm | Pattern |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | 06/30/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Inspection, 06/06/2008
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Widespread |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Widespread |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Properly mark drugs and other similar products. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Potential for minimal harm | Pattern |
| Give special rehabilitation by skilled workers, when ordered by a doctor. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 06/06/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Potential for minimal harm | Pattern |
Inspection, 07/26/2007
Administration Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| Have enough backup water supply for important areas of the nursing home. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Potential for minimal harm | Pattern |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Widespread |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 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. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Properly mark drugs and other similar products. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Widespread |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Potential for minimal harm | Pattern |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Potential for minimal harm | Pattern |
| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | 07/26/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Nursing Home Staffing
Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.
| National Average | Average in CA | Golden Living Center, Asheville | |
| RN Staff Only1 | N/A | N/A | 2 out of 5 stars |
| Total Number of Residents | 88 | 81 | 45 |
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Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day |
1 hour 25 minutes | 1 hour 29 minutes | 1 hour 11 minutes |
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RN Hours per Resident per Day |
35 minutes | 37 minutes | 21 minutes |
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LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day |
49 minutes | 54 minutes | 50 minutes |
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CNA Hours per Resident per Day |
2 hours 24 minutes | 2 hours 36 minutes | 2 hours 44 minutes |
1 The star rating a nursing home received for the information it provided about its Registered Nurse (RN) staffing. RNs have between 2 and 6 years of education.
Quality Measures
Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.
Long-Term Residents
| Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores | 11% |
| Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season | 90+% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious | 4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection | 5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain | 18% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair | 3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination | 90+% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 13% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse | 14% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17% |
| Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores | 17% |
| Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder | 59% |
Short-Term Residents
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6% |
| Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination | Not Available |
Fire Safety Inspections
Lists the fire safety requirements that the nursing home failed to meet. Fire safety results are not included in the nursing home's Overall Rating.
Most Recent Inspection: 07/01/2009
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas | fully sprinklered |
| Date of last standard fire safety inspection: | 07/01/2009 |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009 |
| Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 9 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in CA: | 5 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: | 4 |
| Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in CA: | 0 - 19 |
Electrical Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 07/01/2009 | 07/21/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
| properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 07/01/2009 | 07/21/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Exits and Egress Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| exits that are accessible at all times. | 07/01/2009 | 07/21/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 07/01/2009 | 07/21/2009 | Potential for minimal harm | Widespread |
| properly maintained smoke detectors. | 07/01/2009 | 07/21/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | 07/01/2009 | 07/21/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Hazardous Area Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | 07/01/2009 | 07/21/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 07/01/2009 | 07/21/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | 07/01/2009 | 07/21/2009 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Inspection, 07/09/2008
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 07/09/2008 | 07/30/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| did not have a written emergency evacuation plan. | 07/09/2008 | 07/30/2008 | Potential for minimal harm | Pattern |
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 07/09/2008 | 07/30/2008 | Potential for minimal harm | Widespread |
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | 07/09/2008 | 07/30/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 07/09/2008 | 07/30/2008 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Inspection, 07/31/2007
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | 07/31/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| properly protected cooking facilities. | 07/31/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 07/31/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Potential for minimal harm | Widespread |
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 07/31/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Hazardous Area Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | 07/31/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Isolated |
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 07/31/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm | Pattern |
