cms_TN: 60

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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
60 NHC-MAURY REGIONAL TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER 445030 5010 TROTWOOD AVE COLUMBIA TN 38401 2018-08-01 695 D 0 1 D20911 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain respiratory equipment in a sanitary manner for 2 of 2 (Resident #16 and 178) sampled residents reviewed for respiratory care. The findings include: 1. The facility's RESPIRATORY MANUAL .Aerosol Therapy policy last revised 7/14, documented, .Cautions .Nebulizer can become contaminated resulting in an infection . 2. Medical record review revealed Resident #16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. The physician's orders [REDACTED].[MEDICATION NAME] sulfate .1 ampul ([MEDICATION NAME]) nebulization every 2 hours As Needed SHORTNESS OF BREATH NEBULIZATION .Dx (Diagnosis) .[MEDICAL CONDITION] . The physician's orders [REDACTED].[MEDICATION NAME]-[MEDICATION NAME] .1 ampul nebulization 3 times per day NEBULIZATION .Dx .[MEDICAL CONDITION] . Observations in Resident #16's room on 7/30/18 at 5:38 PM revealed Resident #16 in bed, with a nebulizer on the bedside table. The tubing and mouthpiece were attached and dated 7/26/18. There was no cover or clean barrier for the mouthpiece. Observations in Resident #16's room on 7/31/18 at 8:30 AM revealed Resident #16 in bed with the nebulizer on the bedside table. The tubing and mouthpiece were attached and dated 7/26/18. The mouthpiece was on the floor. Observations in Resident #16's room on 7/31/18 at 5:09 PM revealed Resident #16 in bed, with a nebulizer on the bedside table. The tubing and mouthpiece were attached and dated 7/26/18. There was no cover or clean barrier for the mouthpiece. Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 on 7/31/18 at 5:13 PM on the Grove wing, LPN #1 was asked how the nebulizer tubing, masks, and mouthpieces should be stored. LPN #1 stated, .In a little baggie beside the machine. LPN confirmed the mouthpiece was not on a barrier or covered. 3. Medical record review revealed Resident #178 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. The physician's orders [REDACTED].[MEDICATION NAME]-[MEDICATION NAME] .1 ampul nebulization every 6 hours .NEBULIZATION .Dx .shortness of breath . Observations in Resident #178's room on 7/30/18 at 12:51 PM, and on 7/31/18 at 8:44 AM, 11:36 AM, and 4:56 PM, revealed Resident #178 in bed, with a nebulizer on the bedside table. The tubing and mask were attached and dated 7/25/18. The mask and tubing were uncovered without a barrier. Interview with LPN #1 in Resident #178's room on 7/31/18 at 5:14 PM, LPN #1 confirmed the nebulizer tubing and mask were not covered or placed on a clean barrier and stated, It needs to be covered. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 7/31/18 at 5:31 PM in the conference room, the DON was asked how the nebulizer masks, mouthpieces, and tubing should be stored. The DON stated, There's a bag they are supposed to be using. and further stated it was unacceptable for them to be out on the bedside table without a cover or a clean barrier. 2020-09-01