Ponchatoula Community Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ponchatoula Community Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Aug 15, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were properly stored in 2 (Med Cart 2 and Med Cart 3) of 3 (Med Cart 1, Med Cart 2, and Med Cart 3) medication carts observed for medication storage. Findings: Review of the facility's policy titled, Storage of Medications, dated 11/2020 revealed in part, the following: The facility stores all drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure, and orderly manner. 1. Drugs and biologicals used in the facility are stored in locked compartments under proper temperature. 7. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF759Oct 26, 2022

  Based on observations of medication administration pass, records review, and interviews the facility failed to ensure medications were administered without error for 4 out of 26 opportunities for 2 (#83,#97) of 4 (#83,#55, #65,#97) residents resulting in a medication error rate of 15.38%. This failed practice had the potential to affect any of the 123 residents currently residing in the facility who may receive medications. The facility failed to ensure: 1. Residents #97 and #83 received the correct medication, 2. Resident #83 received the correct dose, and 3. Discontinued medications were not administered to Resident #83. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Oct 26, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure staff performed proper hand hygiene during incontinence care for 2(#77, #102) of 2 (#77, #102) residents during observations of perineal care. Findings: Review of the facility's policy titled, Perineal Care, revealed the following, in part: Steps in the Procedure: 1. Place the equipment on the bedside stand. Arrange the supplies so they can be easily reached. 2. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. 3. Fill the wash basin one-half (1/2) full of warm water. Place the wash basin on the bedside stand within easy reach. 4. Fold the bedspread or blanket toward the foot of the bed. 5. Fold the sheet down to the lower part of the body. Cover the upper torso with a sheet. 6. Raise the gown or lower the pajamas. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF800Jun 30, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food temperatures were maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher to prevent possible food borne illness. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 30 residents that were served meals from the steam table on Hall 1. Findings: Review of the facility's policy titled Food Service Operational Standards For Purchasing, Cooking And Storage revealed, in part, the following: Policy: The facility stores, prepares, distributes and served food under sanitary conditions to prevent the spread of food borne illness and to reduce those practices that result in food contamination and compromised food safety. Procedure: 7. Holding a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 30, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1. Food stored in the reach-in cooler was not dated. 2. Perishable food items were refrigerated longer than recommended by the US FDA Refrigerator and Freezer Storage Guidance and not according to the facility's policy. Findings: Review of the US FDA Refrigerator and Freezer Storage Guidance recommended storage dates of no greater than 3-4 days for egg substitute products and meat-based soups. […]