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Complaint Investigation

Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro

August 2, 2024 · Murfreesboro, TN · 420 N University St
Citations 1
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 181
Provider ID 445108
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Inspection Summary

NHC HEALTHCARE, MURFREESBORO in MURFREESBORO, TN — inspection on August 2, 2024.

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.

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Inspection Findings

FF689
Minimal harm or the hospital .she had so many falls since she had been there .the Administrator called me the next day .she Few and the bed be against the wall and two chairs at the end of her bed . affected

During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 2:00 PM, CNA P stated, .the staff was very aware of her [Resident #3] fall risk .I have found chairs next to her bed to keep her in the bed .I told the staff it's a restraint she could get hurt you can't do that .it was more than one time I found it that way .

During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 2:27 PM, an Anonymous Registered Nurse (RN) stated, .I knew about the chairs sitting next to [Named Resident #3]'s bed .the staff said the family was doing it and staging it but the family said the staff was doing it .I have walked into the room when family had not been there and found two burgundy straight back chairs next to the bed and the other side of the bed against the wall .the daughter reported that the second shift was doing it .the Administrator was aware of it .I told the staff you can't do that .

The RN was asked was an in-service given to the staff or any education given to the family about restraints.

The Anonymous RN stated, No.

During an interview on [DATE] at 4:30 PM, the Administrator was asked if she had been made aware of staff or family placing chairs against the side of Resident #3's bed to restrain her in the bed.

The Administrator stated, .Not that I know of .you can't leave chairs next to a bed, that is a restraint .

The Administrator reviewed the picture provided by FM O and identified the person in the photo was Resident #3 and confirmed the photo had been taken in Resident #3's room.

The photo revealed Resident #3 lying in bed with one side of the bed pushed up against the wall and the other side had 2 chairs placed against the opposite side of the bed.

445108

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 445108 B.

Wing 08/02/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro 420 N University St Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in MURFREESBORO, TN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from NHC HEALTHCARE, MURFREESBORO or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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