Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Sep 10, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the safety and prevent bodily injury for one Resident (#1) out of 3 sampled residents and is determined to be at a level of harm, as evidenced by: Resident #1 sustaining first and second degree burns from hot coffee being spilled on the chest and abdominal area of his body. There were 153 residents residing at the facility at the time of the survey. The findings included: Observation on 09/09/2024; starting at 8:07 AM with the Director of Hospital Operations, Dietary Manager and Director of Nutrition of the Pantry rooms beginning with the South Station Pantry, East Station Pantry, and lastly the North Station Pantry. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF867Oct 24, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to demonstrate effective plan of actions were implemented to correct identified quality deficiencies in the problem area related to repeated deficient practices for F656 Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plans related to the facility failed to implement interventions of place bilateral floor mats by the bed for Resident # 78 and Resident #151 and F689 Free of Accidents Hazards/ Supervision/Devices related to the facility failure to ensure the safety measures were implemented for Resident #78, and Resident #151. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Apr 30, 2026

  F689Based on observations, record review and interviews the facility failed to provide an environment as free of accident hazards as possible for one (Resident # 45) out of two sampled residents who smoke as evidenced by observation of cigarettes and a lighter on the wheelchair in the room of Resident #45. There were 14 residents listed as smokers residing in the facility at the time of survey. The findings include:Observation on 04/27/2026 at 8:15 AM revealed Resident # 45 in bed with no apparent distress; there was a wheelchair positioned before Resident # 45's bed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Apr 30, 2026

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an accurate accounting of controlled substances on one of three medication carts reviewed as evidenced by two inaccurate controlled substance records identified for the North Wing's Red Medication Cart. The facility had a total of six medication carts at the time of survey.The findings included:On 04/27/2026 at 11:00 AM, during a medication cart check and narcotic accounting review conducted with Staff F, Registered Nurse (RN) on the North Wing's Red Medication Cart the following narcotic accounting discrepancies.Review of Resident #97's narcotic accounting log for Tramadol Hydrochloride (HCL) 50 milligram (mg) tablet by mouth every 12 hours for non-acute pain documented 22 tablets remaining. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF812Apr 30, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure kitchen staff were wearing a beard restraint. This has the potential for hair to come in contact with food.The findings included:Record review of the Personal Appearance and Conduct Restraint Policy and Procedure (reviewed 06/11/2025) documented the following: Purpose: To establish standards for nutrition services employees that promote neat appearance that will ensure efficient, safe and sanitary operations in the preparation and service of the food consumed by all residents, staff and guests in the facility; Procedure: 1) Employees working in the Nutrition Services Department wear hairnets or coverings that cover all of the hair.Second observation of the kitchen on 04/29/2026 at 10:56 AM revealed Staff A,… […]