BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING CENTER

Category: Nursing Home

509 NORTH STREET
BAMBERG, SC 29003
Medicare, Medicaid  
Capacity: 88 beds  
CMS Rating:   

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Bamberg County Memorial Nursing Center Details

Resident Capacity:88

Bamberg County Memorial Nursing Center Costs

Reimbursement:Medicare, Medicaid

CMS Inspection Results for BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING CENTER

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

  • 03/04/2009 Health Survey for BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING CENTER
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 04/11/2008 Health Survey for BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING CENTER
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Choose a doctor to be the medical director. Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. Isolated Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 04/09/2008 Fire Safety Survey for BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING CENTER
Corridor Walls and Doors
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
properly maintained smoke detectors. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Interior Finish
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
fire-resistant room wall surfaces. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 01/11/2007 Health Survey for BAMBERG COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING CENTER
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
post nurse staffing information. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Follow all laws and professional standards. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

 


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