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Complaint Investigation

Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing

June 13, 2024 · Lubbock, TX · 4320 W 19th Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 144
Provider ID 676028
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Inspection Summary

Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing in Lubbock, TX — inspection on June 13, 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

FF880
service staff with return demonstration related to hand hygiene and donning and doffing PPE. resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) affected

During an observation on 6/13/24 at 10:25 AM revealed there was a bright orange contact precaution sign posted outside of room [ROOM NUMBER].

Staff observed donning PPE prior to entering the room.

Disposable foam cups were observed in room [ROOM NUMBER].

The re-useable drinking cup was no longer in room [ROOM NUMBER].

During an observation on 6/13/24 at 10:30 AM revealed foam cups were at the nurse's station at the community water station for use.

During an observation on 6/13/24 at 11:24 AM revealed disposable equipment was observed in room [ROOM NUMBER] for staff use.

676028

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 676028 B.

Wing 06/13/2024

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

Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing 4320 W 19th St Lubbock, TX 79407

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 Lubbock, TX, (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 Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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