Quitman County Health & Rehab LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Quitman County Health & Rehab LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 30, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, resident and staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was transported safely and that appropriate safety devices were used to prevent an accident for one (1) of two (2) resident reviewed for accidents, Resident #11. Resident #11 was transported in a wheelchair that was not secured with a wheelchair restraint/securement system, resulting in the resident rolling backward out of the van when the lift gate was lowered, striking his head on the ramp and sustaining a laceration on his arm and head that required emergency-room evaluation.Findings Include:Review of the facility policy titled Safety and Supervision of Residents revealed Policy Statement: Our facility strives to make the environment as free from… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 13, 2023

  Based on record review, staff interview and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure kitchen sanitation was maintained in a manner that meets professional standards for 44 of 49 residents whose meals are prepared in the kitchen. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Machine Warewashing, with a revision date of 6/14, revealed, .Procedure .3. The dishmachine operator documents the machine temperature and concentration of the sanitizing solution for warewashing after each meal on the Dishmachine Temperature/Chemical Log . Review of the facility policy titled, Manual Warewashing, with a revision date of 10/17, revealed, .Procedure . 6. The concentration of the sanitizing solution is checked with an appropriate test kit when the sink is filled .9. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF868Jul 30, 2026

  Based on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure its Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) Committee met at least quarterly for two (2) of four (4) quarters reviewed.Findings include:Review of facility policy titled Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) - Role of the QAPI Coordinator undated revealed, Duties and responsibilities to the QAPI Program includes.2. Meeting with the QAPI Committee monthly to review assessment tools, data reports, and QAPI activities carried out by departments, services, or committees.Review of facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Meeting Signature Pages revealed a meeting was held on 1/20/2026 and 6/19/2026.During an interview on 7/30/2026 at 2:00 PM, the Administrator confirmed the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656Aug 29, 2024

  Based on observation, staff and resident interview, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to implement an Activity of Daily Living (ADL) care plan related to removal of facial hair (Resident #3) and nail care (Resident #44) for two (2) of 13 sampled residents. Findings Included: Record review of the facility policy, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered with revision date of March 2022 revealed, . A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jul 13, 2023

  Based on observation, staff interview, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to discard out of date Influenza vaccines and failed to secure injectable Lorazepam in a locked secured box in the refrigerator for (1) one of (1) one medication storage room. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Storage of Medications with a revised date of April 2007, revealed, Policy Statement The facility shall store all drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure, and orderly manner .Policy Interpretation and Implementation .The facility shall not use discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated drugs or biologicals. […]