Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Tallahatchie General Hosp Ecf, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF656Aug 24, 2023

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan to prevent the reoccurrence of a pressure ulcer for a resident with a contracture to a hand on one (1) of three (3) residents care plans reviewed for pressure ulcers. Resident #27. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled,Nursing Care Plans, with an effective date of 9/2016 revealed, Policy: Care, treatment, and services are planned to ensure that they are individualized to the patients needs. The (name of the facility) shall provide an individualized, interdisciplinary plan of care for all patients that is appropriate to the patient's need, strengths, and results of diagnostic testing, limitations and goals. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Aug 24, 2023

  Based on observations, staff interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to prevent the recurrence of a pressure ulcer related to a contracture of a resident's hand for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed on sample for pressure ulcers. Resident #27. Findings include: A review of the facility policy titled, Decubitus Injuries, Prevention, with an effective date of 9/2016 and a review date of 10/22 revealed, Policy: Prevention of pressure sores is primarily a nursing responsibility. The most effective means of preventing skin breakdown are relief of pressure on the skin, maintenance of adequate circulation, hydration, and an adequate diet . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 27, 2022

  Based on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to date and label foods in the walk in refrigerator and dispose of expired foods in the refrigerator for one (1) of two (2) kitchen tours. Findings include: Review of the facility policy, dated ,d+[DATE] and most recently revised on ,d+[DATE], titled, Storage of Refrigerated Food, revealed it is the policy that the facility ensures the quality and safety and sanitation of refrigerated foods through accepted storage practices. Procedure 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558Oct 29, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the call light was within reach for one (1) of 24 sampled residents reviewed (Resident #10). This deficient practice resulted in the resident not having access to staff assistance when needed. Findings Include:Review of the facility policy titled Call Light with a revision date of 9/08 revealed, .Be sure call light is within reach at all times.On 10/27/25 at 12:30 PM, the surveyor observed the call light hanging behind the bed and out of the resident's reach. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF697Oct 29, 2025

  Based on resident and staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure an active order for an as needed pain medication for a resident with pain management needs was available when medication was needed for one (1) of 20 sampled residents. Resident #96 Findings include: Record review of facility policy titled, Pain Assessment and Management with effective date of 7/13 revealed, The purpose of this procedure is to help the staff identify pain in the resident, and to develop interventions that are consistent with the resident's goals and needs and that address the underlying cause of pain. The pain management program is based on a facility-wide commitment to resident comfort. […]