Southland Nursing Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Southland Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558Apr 22, 2021

  Based on observation, interviews, review of Resident Identifier (RI) #14's medical record and the facility's policy titled NURSE CALL SYSTEM, the facility failed to ensure RI #14's call light was in reach. This deficient practice affected RI #14, one of 19 sampled residents. Findings include: The facility's policy, titled, NURSE CALL SYSTEM, last updated on 4/30/2013, revealed, . Policy: . Call light cords in the resident rooms will be located within the resident's reach . RI #14 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. On 4/20/2021 at 3:29 PM, RI #14 was observed in bed. The resident's call light was behind the bed frame handing down to the floor. The call light was not in RI #14's reach. On 4/21/2021 at 5:03 PM, RI #14 was observed in bed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Apr 22, 2021

  Based on observation, interviews, review of Resident Identifier (RI) #46's medical record and the facility's policy titled, Hand Washing Policy & Procedure, the facility failed to ensure Employee Identifier (EI) #2, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performed hand hygiene after she removed her gloves during medication administration. This deficient practice affected RI #46, one of four residents observed for medication administration. Findings include: The facility's policy titled, Hand Washing Policy and Procedure, last updated April 2020, documented, POLICY: Hand hygiene practices will promote resident safety and prevent infections. Every member of the facility must perform proper hand-washing techniques. HAND WASHING IS TO BE DONE AS INDICATED: . After . Taking off gloves . […]