BARNWELL COUNTY NURSING HOME

Category: Nursing Home

31 WREN STREET
BARNWELL, SC 29812
Medicare, Medicaid  
Capacity: 44 beds  
CMS Rating:   

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Barnwell County Nursing Home Details

Resident Capacity:44

Barnwell County Nursing Home Costs

Reimbursement:Medicare, Medicaid

CMS Inspection Results for BARNWELL COUNTY NURSING HOME

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.

  • 05/13/2008 Fire Safety Survey for BARNWELL COUNTY NURSING HOME
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly working alarms on sprinkler valves. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
portable fire extinguishers. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
an approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 05/08/2008 Health Survey for BARNWELL COUNTY NURSING HOME
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. Pattern Potential for minimal 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

 

  • 07/06/2007 Health Survey for BARNWELL COUNTY NURSING HOME
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Follow all laws and professional standards. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Get proof that a nurse aide has the training and skills that the State requires. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
post nurse staffing information. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 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. Widespread 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
Quickly give a resident's personal money to the heads of his or her estate after the resident's death. Pattern Potential for minimal harm

 

  • 07/06/2007 Fire Safety Survey for BARNWELL COUNTY NURSING HOME
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
portable fire extinguishers. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Furnishings and Decorations
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
restrictions on the use of highly flammable materials. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 08/01/2006 Health Survey for BARNWELL COUNTY NURSING HOME
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. 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
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of 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
Screen residents when they are first admitted to send them to an area with special care for people with developmental disabilities or mental illness, if needed. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual 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
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. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual 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. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 


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