Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LIVING CENTER in BRANSON, MO — inspection on November 20, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During an interview on 10/07/25, at 12:00 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said no current residents utilized a cardiac life vest. He/she learned of the resident's use of a cardiac life vest when he/she was transferred to the hospital.
The nurse reported to him/her the resident was wearing a life vest during the hospital transfer.
The life vest should have been noted upon the resident admission to the facility.
Nurses should be educated on the use of a cardiac life vest.
Life vests should have physician orders.
The order should contain battery changes and monitoring and skin assessments under the vest.
The nurse should monitor the life vest and battery.
The nurse should have notified the physician and obtain an order if a resident was found wearing a cardiac life vest.
During an interview on 10/07/25, at 12:43 P.M., the Administrator said the resident was admitted to the facility without a life vest on.
The life vest was delivered with the rest of his/her belongings a few minutes after he/she arrived.
The resident did not have any orders to utilize the life vest.
The life vest should have a physician order prior to use and included on the care plan.
Nursing staff should be educated on the use of a cardiac life vest.Complaint #2633767
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