Vicksburg Convalescent Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Vicksburg Convalescent Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677May 2, 2024

  Based on observation, resident and staff interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to remove facial hair on a female resident who required assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for one (1) of 78 residents observed on initial tour. Resident #44. Findings Include: Record review of the facility policy titled, Resident Hygiene revised 06/2022 revealed .Standard It is the practice of this facility to assist residents with bathing/showering to maintain proper hygiene and help prevent skin infections. Bathing includes washing the entire body, in addition, resident's fingernails and toenails will be trimmed when needed, facial hair shaved when needed and hair washed as needed Staff Responsibilities .7. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF585Jun 22, 2022

  Based on facility policy review, staff interviews and record review the facility failed to resolve grievances for a resident, as evidenced by there being no grievance forms completed for investigation/resolution of reported grievances for 1 of 3 residents assessed for unresolved grievances. Resident #1 Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Grievance/Concern/Comments, revealed, Standard . Residents and their family members may voice grievances to the facility or other agency/entity that hears grievances without discrimination or reprisal and without fear of discrimination or reprisal. The facility will make prompt efforts to resolve grievances . 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF676Jun 22, 2022

  Based on facility policy review, resident interview, staff interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide adequate Activities of Daily Living (ADL) personal care, to a resident, as evidenced by dentures not being properly stored for 1 of 5 residents for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) personal. Resident #1 Findings include: Review of facility policy titled, Resident Hygiene . Denture Care, dated 08/2021, revealed, Denture Care . Standard . It is the standard of this facility that every resident who has dentures will receive denture care at least twice daily and as needed or requested. […]