cms_SC: 6253

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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
6253 SALUDA NURSING CENTER 425081 581 NEWBERRY HIGHWAY SALUDA SC 29138 2014-04-30 282 D 0 1 0D6111 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On the days of the Recertification Survey, based on record review and interview, the facility failed to follow the comprehensive care plan for Resident #5, 1 of 14 residents reviewed for care plans. The care plan included an intervention for an easy release seatbelt in the wheelchair for positioning and fluid restriction of 1200 cc (cubic centimeters) per day. The findings included: The facility admitted Resident #5 with current [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Record review on 4/29/14 at 9:28 AM, revealed physician orders [REDACTED]. On 4/29/14 at 10:55 AM, review of the resident's care plan dated 1/27/14 revealed a care plan for Self care deficit that included an intervention for an easy release seatbelt in the wheelchair for positioning. During 3 days of the survey, observations of the resident revealed no seatbelt in the wheelchair. Further review also revealed a care plan problem for Alteration of Nutrition/ Hydration and included Fluid restriction 500 cc 1st (shift) 300 cc 2nd (shift) 400 cc 3rd shift. At 9:28 AM on 4/30/14, record review of the Intake and Output Record revealed the resident's fluid intake was greater than 1200 cc on 26 of 29 days in April, 28 of 31 days in March and 27 of 28 days in February. During an interview at 10:18 AM on 4/30/14, RN #4 confirmed Resident #5's fluid intake was greater than 1200 cc on most days. The RN further verified that s/he had not received any reports that the resident was non-compliant with the fluid restriction. During an interview on 4/30/14 at 9:20 AM, RN #5 confirmed there was no seatbelt in the resident's wheel chair. The RN also confirmed the seatbelt was not in the resident's room. During an interview on 4/30/14 at approximately 4:00 PM, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) # 2 and #3 stated they did not know the last time the resident had a seatbelt in his/her wheel chair because the resident was usually in bed during the second shift. 2018-04-01