Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Oct 24, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to store reusable medical equipment in a manner to prevent the possible spread of infection as evidenced by mechanical lift batteries stored in the biohazard room on the rehabilitation hall for one (1) of two (2) biohazard storage rooms reviewed. Findings include: A review of the facility's policy, Infection Prevention and Control Program, revised 6/15/23, revealed, Policy: This facility has established and maintained an infection prevention and control program to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections as per accepted national standards and guidelines .Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines .10. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 16, 2023

  Based on interviews, observations, and facility policy review the facility failed to prevent the possible spread of infection during medication preparation for one (1) of three (3) medication administration observations. A record review of the facility's policy, Administering Medications, revised 8/2/22, revealed, .Medications shall be administered in a safe .manner .Policy Interpretation and Implementation .19. Staff shall follow established facility infection control procedures . On 2/15/23 at 8:12 AM, during an observation of medication pass with License Practical Nurse #1 (LPN), she prepared medications to be administered by placing medications in a clear medication administration cup. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF578Mar 5, 2026

  Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to assist a resident's representative with formulating an advance directive in a timely manner for one (1) of (18) sampled residents. Resident #4.Findings include:A review of the facility's policy, Resident's Rights Regarding Treatment and Advance Directives, revised 11/1/22, revealed, .It is the policy of this facility to support and facilitate a resident right to.formulate an advanced directive.Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. On admission, the facility will determine if the resident has executed an advanced directive, and if not, determine whether the resident would like to formulate an advanced directive. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Mar 5, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment when damaged paint and exposed sheetrock were observed in resident bedrooms for three (3) of (18) sampled resident rooms. Residents #1, #79 and #87.Findings include:A review of the facility's policy, Safe Homelike Environment, revised 7/1/23, revealed .In accordance with residents' rights, the facility will provide a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment.Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. The facility will create and maintain, to the extent possible, a homelike environment.3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Mar 5, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to revise a resident's comprehensive care plan after the discontinuation of psychotropic and antidepressant medications for one (1) of two (2) residents sampled for mood and behaviors. Resident #11.Findings include:A review of the facility's policy, Care Plan Revisions Upon Status Change, revised 8/2/22, revealed .The purpose of this procedure is to provide a consistent process for reviewing and revising the care plan for those residents experiencing a status change. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. The comprehensive care plan will be reviewed, and revised as necessary, when a resident experiences a status change. 2. Procedure for reviewing and revising the care plan . f. […]