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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Uncomfortable Room and Water Temperatures: Residents on multiple halls reported cold room temperatures and uncomfortable water temperatures, with one resident saying maintenance was notified but the room did not improve. The Social Services Director reported resident concerns and work orders, and the Maintenance Director measured room temperatures as low as 65 degrees F and water temperatures as low as 68 degrees F, with some water taking several minutes to reach warmer levels.
A facility failed to provide complete and timely written transfer notices for multiple residents sent to the hospital. The notices did not include a resident-specific reason for the transfer, and several were sent days after the transfer; one resident’s RR said no written notice was received at all. The DSS said she left out the reason because the nurse would explain it by phone, and the DON and Administrator acknowledged the notices were incomplete.
A resident was admitted with Bipolar Disorder, but the PASRR completed at admission did not identify any major mental illness, Dementia, or Alzheimer’s Disease. Records showed a long-standing Bipolar Disorder diagnosis and psychotropic medication history, while the MDS later listed Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder with intact cognition. The DON confirmed the PAS screening was inaccurate, and Social Services said PAS screenings are completed using referral packets, EMR, verbal reports, and family information.
The facility failed to transmit MDS assessments within the required 14 days for ten residents, due to delays caused by an EMR system update. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness and oversight in ensuring timely submissions, impacting residents with various medical conditions.
A facility failed to accurately reflect a resident's hospice status in the MDS assessment. Despite a physician's order for hospice services nearly a year prior, the Quarterly MDS did not indicate the resident was on hospice care. Interviews with an LPN and an RN/MDS nurse confirmed the oversight, and the administrator emphasized the expectation for accurate coding according to the RAI manual and facility policy.
During a kitchen observation, the facility failed to meet food safety standards. A frozen substance in a Styrofoam cup was found without a label in Freezer #1, and the Dietary Manager (DM) could not identify it. An opened bag of dried cranberries past its Best Before date and an unrefrigerated bottle of lime juice were found in the pantry. A scoop was improperly stored in a cornmeal bin. The DM confirmed these issues, and the Administrator was informed.
Uncomfortable Room and Water Temperatures
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure residents’ rights to a comfortable living environment by not maintaining comfortable room and water temperatures on three of four halls, identified as Halls A, B, and C. Facility policy required residents to be provided with a comfortable and homelike environment, including comfortable and safe temperatures between 71 degrees Fahrenheit and 81 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Resident Rights policy stated residents were entitled to a dignified and comfortable living environment. During a Resident Council meeting, multiple residents reported that their rooms were cold while outside temperatures were in the low 30s. One resident stated he had informed maintenance that his room was cold but the temperature did not improve. Other residents reported cold room temperatures and uncomfortable water temperatures in resident rooms and shower rooms, stating the hot water felt cold. The Social Services Director reported receiving these concerns and submitting work orders. Subsequent observations and measurements by the Maintenance Director found room temperatures as low as 65 degrees Fahrenheit and water temperatures as low as 68 degrees Fahrenheit in resident rooms, with some water temperatures requiring several minutes of running before reaching higher levels. In the C-South shower room, water reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit only after four minutes of continuous running.
Incomplete and Late Written Transfer Notices
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Summary
The facility failed to provide complete and timely written transfer notices for six residents who were sent to the hospital. In each case, the written Notice of Resident Transfer or Discharge stated only that the transfer was necessary for the resident’s welfare and that the resident’s needs could not be met in the facility, but it did not include a clear, resident-specific reason for the hospitalization. The facility policy required that the resident and representative be notified in writing of the specific reason for the transfer or discharge, and that notice be given as soon as practical before the transfer when an immediate transfer was required by urgent medical needs. Resident #1 had diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis and was sent to the ER for evaluation and treatment, but the written notice was dated one day after the transfer and did not specify the reason. Resident #9, who had end stage renal disease, was sent to the ER for respiratory distress, but the notice again did not state the specific reason. Resident #10, who had hemiplegia and hemiparesis, was sent to the hospital for evaluation, and the notice was dated 13 days after the transfer without a resident-specific reason. Resident #12, who had atrial fibrillation, was sent out for decreased O2 saturations and concern for a possible blood clot, but the notice was dated seven days after the transfer and did not identify the reason. Resident #14, who had chronic atrial fibrillation, was sent to the ER for critical labs, but the notice did not include the reason and was dated ten days after the transfer; the Responsible Representative stated he received a phone call but no written notification. Resident #15, who had a personal history of transient ischemic attack, was sent to the hospital, but the notice was dated three days after the transfer and did not specify the reason. The Director of Social Services stated she completed the transfer notice form and mailed it, but did not list the reason for hospitalization because the nurse would explain it by phone. The DON and Administrator acknowledged the notices lacked a reason for hospitalization and that Resident #14’s written notice was not provided to the Responsible Representative.
Inaccurate PASRR did not identify major mental illness at admission
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident’s diagnosis of a major mental illness was accurately identified on the PASRR at admission for one of 29 sampled residents. Resident #11 was admitted on 6/30/22 with diagnoses including Bipolar Disorder, and the admission record showed an onset date of 2/26/25. However, the PASRR completed on admission did not identify any diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, or major mental illness, even though the record also showed the resident was taking or had a history of taking psychotropic medications. Review of electronic hospital records showed Bipolar Disorder was listed as a problem dating back to 12/25/14 and updated on 4/23/25. The annual MDS with ARD of 10/28/2025 showed a BIMS score of 13, indicating the resident was cognitively intact, and Section I listed psychiatric/mood disorders including Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder, with no diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. During interview, the DON confirmed the resident had Bipolar Disorder and that there was no diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease to qualify for a Level II PASRR exemption, and she stated the PAS screening completed on admission was inaccurate. Social Services reported that PAS screenings are completed using referral packets, electronic medical records, verbal information from the referring facility, and family information, and the Administrator stated he expected PAS screenings to be completed accurately and to identify concerns so the facility could meet residents’ care needs.
Delayed MDS Assessment Transmissions
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Summary
The facility failed to transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within the required 14 days of completion for ten residents. This deficiency was identified through a review of records, staff interviews, and facility policy. The facility's policy, which follows the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), mandates that comprehensive assessments be transmitted electronically within 14 days of the Care Plan Completion Date, and all other MDS assessments within 14 days of the MDS Completion Date. However, the facility did not adhere to these guidelines for several residents, resulting in delayed submissions. The report details specific instances of non-compliance, including residents with various medical conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, Anoxic Brain Damage, Heart Disease, and Cerebral Palsy. For each resident, the report provides the Admission Record, the Assessment Reference Date (ARD), the date on Section Z0500B of the MDS, and the actual transmission date. In all cases, the assessments were transmitted well beyond the 14-day requirement, with delays ranging from several weeks to months. Interviews with facility staff, including an LPN and the Director of Nursing (DON), revealed that the delays were attributed to a recent update in the facility's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. The LPN acknowledged the responsibility for completing and transmitting MDS assessments, while the DON and the Administrator were unaware of the late transmissions. The Administrator emphasized the importance of timely submission for federal reporting and reimbursement processes, indicating a lack of awareness and oversight in ensuring compliance with transmission timelines.
Inaccurate MDS Assessment for Hospice Services
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately reflected the status of a resident regarding hospice services. The resident, who was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia and Polyneuropathy, had a physician's order for hospice services dated nearly a year prior. However, the Quarterly MDS assessment did not indicate that the resident was receiving hospice care, which was a discrepancy from the resident's actual status. Interviews with facility staff, including an LPN and an RN/MDS nurse, revealed that the MDS team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the assessments. Both staff members confirmed that the resident was indeed on hospice care, but the MDS assessment failed to reflect this. The facility's administrator also confirmed that the MDS team is expected to follow the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual and the facility's policy to ensure accurate coding of resident assessments.
Food Safety Deficiencies in Kitchen Observation
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food safety during a kitchen observation. A Styrofoam cup containing a frozen substance was found in Freezer #1 without a date or label, and the Dietary Manager (DM) could not identify its contents. In the pantry, an opened bag of dried cranberries with a Best Before date of 7/17/24 was found, along with an opened bottle of lime juice dated 6/17/24, which was not refrigerated as required by the manufacturer's instructions. Additionally, a scoop was improperly stored in a large bin of cornmeal instead of a designated area. The DM acknowledged these issues, noting that staff receive bi-weekly in-service training on food safety. The Administrator was informed about the improper storage of lime juice and the scoop in the cornmeal bin.
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