cms_GA: 8180

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rowid facility_name facility_id address city state zip inspection_date deficiency_tag scope_severity complaint standard eventid inspection_text filedate
8180 MAPLE RIDGE HEALTH CARE CENTER 115543 22 MAPLE RIDGE DRIVE S.E. CARTERSVILLE GA 30120 2012-03-01 157 D 0 1 0W8E11 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff and family interviews, and review of the facility's policy for Assessing Resident Condition and Notification of Change, the facility failed to notify a family member of a change in condition for one (1) resident (X) from a sample of thirty two (32) residents. Findings include: Interview with a family member of resident X on 02-27-12 at 2:45pm revealed she had not been notified when the resident developed and was treated for [REDACTED]. The family member revealed she had to find out from the resident. Review of the nurses' notes dated 02-22-12 at 7:45pm indicated the resident had a productive cough, for two (2) days, with audible wheezing. The physician was notified and ordered a chest x-ray and [MEDICATION NAME] to be given one (1) by mouth every 12 hours. The nurses' note did not reflect that the family member was notified. Review of a nurses note dated 02-23-12 at 10:00am indicated that the results of the chest x-ray was obtained and faxed to the physician. The nurses note did not reflect that the family member had been notified. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02-28-12 at 2:00pm revealed that usually the charge nurse would notified the responsible party of any change in the resident's condition within that particular shift. Further interview with the DON on 02-29-12 at 2:45pm revealed that the nurse received the chest x-ray results at 2:30pm on 02-23-12 and thought she had notified the family. Interview with the Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN )Charge Nurse, BB on 03-01-12 at 10:15am revealed she received the physician's orders [REDACTED]. Review of the facility's policy, Assessing Resident Condition and Notification of Change, indicated the facility staff would notify the resident's legal party or interested party when there was a significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status. Documentation in the medical record should include notification of the legal representative or interested family member. 2016-06-01