NHC Healthcare - Clinton

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at NHC Healthcare - Clinton, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Apr 3, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to: 1. utilize the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) for one of three residents (Resident (R)7) reviewed for EBP; 2. Have EBP signage to convey a resident was on EBP for one of three residents reviewed for EBP (R51); 3. Utilize gloves when touching a pill during the observation of medication administration for one resident (R94) and; 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761May 14, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure medication was securely stored for 1 (Resident (R)100) of 10 residents reviewed for medication administration. Findings included: Review of a facility policy titled, Medication storage in the facility, revised on 02/25/2025, revealed, Medications and biologicals are stored safely, securely, and properly, following manufacturer's recommendations or those of the supplier. The medication supply is accessible only to licensed nursing personnel, or staff members lawfully authorized to administer medications. The policy further indicated, C. All medications dispensed by the pharmacy are stored in the container with the pharmacy label. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880May 14, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff wore the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for 1 (Resident (R)139) of 3 residents who were on infection control precautions. Specifically, two staff failed to put on a gown and a face shield or goggles before entering R139's room, who was on droplet precautions. Findings included: Review of a facility policy titled, Droplet Precautions, revised March 2026, revealed, In addition to standard precautions, use droplet precautions for a patient known or suspected to be infected with microorganisms transmitted by droplets larger than 5 microns in size that can be transmitted through close respiratory or mucous membrane contact with respiratory secretions. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641Aug 31, 2023

  Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for one (Resident (R) 27) of one sampled resident reviewed for mood and behavior. Failure to code the MDS correctly has the potential to lead to inaccurate assessment and care planning of the resident. (Cross Reference F842) Findings include: Review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, dated 10/01/19, indicated, . It is important to note here that information obtained should cover the same observation period as specified by the Minimum Data Set (MDS) items on the assessment and should be validated for accuracy (what the resident's actual status was during that observation period) by the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) completing the assessment . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF842Aug 31, 2023

  Based on interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain an accurate medical record for one resident (Resident (R) R27) of one sampled resident reviewed for mood and behavior. The facility entered an inaccurate diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during the length of R27's stay at the facility. Findings include: Review of a policy provided by the facility titled, Introduction to Documentation for Inpatient Medical Records, dated October 2021, indicated . It is the responsibility of each health care center to establish and maintain comprehensive records which accurately reflect all aspects of the organization . […]