Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Extended Care

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Extended Care, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Aug 18, 2022

  Based on observation, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to properly store medications for 1 of 6 patients sampled for medication storage (Resident 195). The findings include: On 08/16/22 at approximately 10:32 AM, an observation was made of a hard plastic bin attached to the wall in Resident 195's room. Inside the bin was noted 4 insulin pens. The bin did not lock and was held closed by a magnetic latch. (Photographic evidence obtained). On 08/16/22 at approximately 10:38 AM, an interview was conducted with Staff A, a Registered Nurse (RN). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF693Jun 10, 2021

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and facility's policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident (Resident # 35) receiving enteral feeding received appropriate care and services to prevent complications of enteral feeding on 1 of 1 resident sampled. The findings are: On 6/7/2021 at approximately 11:21 AM, resident # 35's enteral feeding tubing and bag were dated 6/6/21 at 6:57 AM, while feeding pump was in use at 40 mililiters per hour (ml/hr). On 6/8/2021, at approximately 11:23 AM, resident # 35's enteral feeding tubing and bag were dated 6/6/2021 at 6:57 AM, while feeding pump was in use at 40 ml/hr. […]