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Deficiency Records for South County Health Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for South County Health Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for South County Health Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-05-29 | 2025-06-16 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-04 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-22 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-22 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-05 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-05 | N |