NHC Healthcare - Sumter

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 15, 2023

  Based on review of the facility policy titled, Refrigerator and Freezer Storage, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure foods in the walk in freezer and the reach in cooler were labeled and stored properly in 1 of 1 main kitchen. This deficient practice has the potential to effect all residents eating meals that are prepared in the main kitchen. Findings include: Based on the facility policy titled, Refrigerator and Freezer Storage, under Outcome: states, Refrigerated and frozen foods will be stored properly for optimal product safety. Number 4 states, Refrigerated/Frozen foods will be rotated using the FIFO (first in, first out) method. New products are placed behind old products so that the older products are used first. Number 9 a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 12, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure equipment, food storage containers, walls, baseboards and floors throughout the kitchen were kept clean. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 117 of 117 residents who receive meals prepared in the facility's only kitchen. Findings include: During the kitchen tours with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) on 11/10/21 at 9:00 AM and 11/11/21 at 1:35 PM the following observations were made: Kitchen proper: The seven white food bins, containing sugar, thickener, breadcrumbs, pureed bread, oatmeal, and flour, were observed with dried spills, splatters and loose food debris on and around the lids and on the rims. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF919Apr 22, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a functioning call light system was in place for 1 of 5 residents reviewed, Resident (R)102. This failure had the potential to cause harm due to insufficient communication systems available in the case of an emergency. Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled, Call light, with no revision date, documented, 1. For bedside call lights, a light and a sound will appear over the door of the resident's room and on the computer at the nursing station. The alarm will sound periodically. 10. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF690Jun 15, 2023

  Review of the facility policy titled, Indwelling Catheter Care Policy, observations, interviews and review of the medical record for Resident #45 (R45) the facility failed to follow a procedure for catheter care to prevent or decrease the spread of infection for 1 of 1 residents reviewed with a catheter. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Indwelling Catheter Care Policy, states under Purpose: It is standard of care to provide indwelling catheter care cleansing with shower or bath and as needed when visibly soiled using approved technique in order to decrease the risk of catheter-associated infection. The procedure is as follows: 1. Knock on door. 2. Identify yourself and explain procedure to the resident. 3. Cover bedside table with barrier. 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Jun 15, 2023

  Based on observations, interview, review of the manufacturer package insert, and review of the facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure that an expired test reagent was removed from active storage in 1 of 6 medications carts. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Storage of Medications, dated [DATE] showed that outdated medications follow manufacturer's recommendations, are removed from inventory and that medication storage conditions are monitored quarterly by the consultant pharmacist or pharmacy designee and corrective action taken if problems are identified. On [DATE] at approximately 9:35 AM inspection of the 200 Hall medication cart #1 revealed one bottle of Hemoccult Developer by [NAME] with an expiration date of September, 2022. […]