Conway Manor: Maggot-Infested Wound Found SC
On October 3, 2024, nursing staff discovered maggots in the resident's right heel wound during a routine dressing change....
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On October 3, 2024, nursing staff discovered maggots in the resident's right heel wound during a routine dressing change....
State inspectors found that kitchen staff routinely deviated from established recipes without proper authorization or documentation....
This regulation serves as a cornerstone of resident safety in long-term care facilities....
Three of these individuals had been employed in nursing roles since 2021, while two others had worked without proper licensing since 2023....
The resident reported experiencing pain at a 7 out of 10 level during wound dressing changes....
Despite this nurse providing a written statement about what she observed, facility administration conducted no thorough investigation....
This admission came after surveyors observed the protocol violation during their inspection....
The resident, who required complete staff assistance for movement and changing of incontinence products, was observed at 12:19 p.m., 4:29 p.m., and 4:51 p.m....
When blood oxygen saturation falls below 90%, tissues and organs begin receiving insufficient oxygen, a condition called hypoxemia....
No documentation was provided before the inspection concluded....
Resident 37, diagnosed with Huntington's Disease and dementia, had documented behaviors of banging their head against walls and punching walls....
Controlled substances require strict monitoring because of their potential for abuse and dependency....
The administrator, identified as S1ADM in the report, acknowledged to inspectors that **a 51-minute wait for changing soiled clothing was unacceptable**....
The inspection revealed systemic breakdowns in basic safety protocols affecting multiple areas of resident care....
The inspection, conducted from February 24 through March 3, 2025, resulted in an immediate jeopardy declaration affecting all 72 residents at the facility....
The facility received deficiencies during inspections ending April 25, 2024, October 23, 2024, December 13, 2024, and most recently March 13, 2025....
During breakfast observation on May 20, inspectors witnessed Resident #52 actively swatting flies away while attempting to eat his morning meal....
The violation represents a fundamental breakdown in basic nursing care protocols that require prompt response to resident pain reports....
The violations involved improper handling of medical equipment and inadequate use of protective equipment when caring for vulnerable residents....
State inspectors documented the nurse removing medications from four different bubble packs and placing them in a medication cup without the resident present....