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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to transmit MDS assessments within the required 14 days for ten residents, due to delays caused by an EMR system update. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness and oversight in ensuring timely submissions, impacting residents with various medical conditions.
A facility failed to accurately reflect a resident's hospice status in the MDS assessment. Despite a physician's order for hospice services nearly a year prior, the Quarterly MDS did not indicate the resident was on hospice care. Interviews with an LPN and an RN/MDS nurse confirmed the oversight, and the administrator emphasized the expectation for accurate coding according to the RAI manual and facility policy.
During a kitchen observation, the facility failed to meet food safety standards. A frozen substance in a Styrofoam cup was found without a label in Freezer #1, and the Dietary Manager (DM) could not identify it. An opened bag of dried cranberries past its Best Before date and an unrefrigerated bottle of lime juice were found in the pantry. A scoop was improperly stored in a cornmeal bin. The DM confirmed these issues, and the Administrator was informed.
Delayed MDS Assessment Transmissions
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Summary
The facility failed to transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within the required 14 days of completion for ten residents. This deficiency was identified through a review of records, staff interviews, and facility policy. The facility's policy, which follows the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), mandates that comprehensive assessments be transmitted electronically within 14 days of the Care Plan Completion Date, and all other MDS assessments within 14 days of the MDS Completion Date. However, the facility did not adhere to these guidelines for several residents, resulting in delayed submissions. The report details specific instances of non-compliance, including residents with various medical conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, Anoxic Brain Damage, Heart Disease, and Cerebral Palsy. For each resident, the report provides the Admission Record, the Assessment Reference Date (ARD), the date on Section Z0500B of the MDS, and the actual transmission date. In all cases, the assessments were transmitted well beyond the 14-day requirement, with delays ranging from several weeks to months. Interviews with facility staff, including an LPN and the Director of Nursing (DON), revealed that the delays were attributed to a recent update in the facility's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. The LPN acknowledged the responsibility for completing and transmitting MDS assessments, while the DON and the Administrator were unaware of the late transmissions. The Administrator emphasized the importance of timely submission for federal reporting and reimbursement processes, indicating a lack of awareness and oversight in ensuring compliance with transmission timelines.
Inaccurate MDS Assessment for Hospice Services
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately reflected the status of a resident regarding hospice services. The resident, who was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia and Polyneuropathy, had a physician's order for hospice services dated nearly a year prior. However, the Quarterly MDS assessment did not indicate that the resident was receiving hospice care, which was a discrepancy from the resident's actual status. Interviews with facility staff, including an LPN and an RN/MDS nurse, revealed that the MDS team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the assessments. Both staff members confirmed that the resident was indeed on hospice care, but the MDS assessment failed to reflect this. The facility's administrator also confirmed that the MDS team is expected to follow the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual and the facility's policy to ensure accurate coding of resident assessments.
Food Safety Deficiencies in Kitchen Observation
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food safety during a kitchen observation. A Styrofoam cup containing a frozen substance was found in Freezer #1 without a date or label, and the Dietary Manager (DM) could not identify its contents. In the pantry, an opened bag of dried cranberries with a Best Before date of 7/17/24 was found, along with an opened bottle of lime juice dated 6/17/24, which was not refrigerated as required by the manufacturer's instructions. Additionally, a scoop was improperly stored in a large bin of cornmeal instead of a designated area. The DM acknowledged these issues, noting that staff receive bi-weekly in-service training on food safety. The Administrator was informed about the improper storage of lime juice and the scoop in the cornmeal bin.
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| Bedford Care Center Of Petal | 1.4 mi | — | 1 | 0 |
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