Inspection Reports for Harborview Tifton
1451 NEWTON DRIVE, TIFTON, GA, 31794
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The most recent inspection on May 7, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed correction of issues cited in the prior March 12, 2025 complaint survey. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies mainly related to wound care, pain management, and use of personal protective equipment, as well as medication management, oxygen therapy, and safety concerns including fire safety and electrical issues. Complaint investigations included some substantiated cases involving actual harm from improper resident transfers and untreated wounds, while most complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility has demonstrated improvement over time, with recent revisit surveys confirming correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
Deficiencies per year
Census
Based on a July 2024 inspection.
Census over time
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Original Licensing| Name | Title | Context |
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| LPN CC | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed providing wound care and acknowledged in interviews regarding pain management failures. |
| LPN DD | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed providing wound care and acknowledged in interviews regarding pain management failures. |
| RN FF | MDS Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding staff adherence to pain management care plan. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN CC | Licensed Practical Nurse / Wound Care Nurse | Observed providing wound care to residents R1, R2, and R3; failed to acknowledge pain and did not wear protective gown during care. |
| LPN DD | Licensed Practical Nurse | Assisted with wound care for residents R1 and R3; failed to acknowledge pain and did not wear protective gown during care. |
| CNA SS | Certified Nurse Aide | Provided perineal care to resident R1 without wearing protective gown. |
| CNA HH | Certified Nurse Aide | Provided perineal care to resident R1 without wearing protective gown. |
| CNA GG | Certified Nurse Aide | Assisted with perineal care to resident R1 without wearing protective gown. |
| Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Interviewed and stated staff should be educated on pre-medication and wound stages. | |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed and stated staff should have assessed residents for pain and determined cause. | |
| Infection Control Preventionist/Registered Nurse (RN) QQ | Infection Control Preventionist / RN | Reported on gown supply and infection control practices. |
| Central Supply/Medical Record AA | Observed handling glove boxes improperly and not using hand sanitizer. | |
| Administrator | Stated staff will be retrained on PPE use and clean cart maintenance. |
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Annual Inspection| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN OO | Registered Nurse | Confirmed expired medications in medication storage room and removed unauthorized medications from resident bedside. |
| KK | Central Supply Clerk | Confirmed expired medications in medication storage room. |
| MT NN | Medication Tech | Administered medications involved in medication errors. |
| RN JJ | Registered Nurse Unit Manager | Reviewed medication errors and confirmed unsecured oxygen tank hazard. |
| LPN VV | Licensed Practical Nurse | Confirmed unsecured oxygen tanks in resident rooms. |
| RNC | Regional Nurse Consultant | Confirmed unlabeled and unbagged bath pans and soiled urinal during rounding. |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Provided expectations for medication monitoring, care plan adherence, and confirmed findings during rounding. |
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Routine| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN OO | Registered Nurse | Confirmed removal of unauthorized medications, identified expired medications, changed oxygen flow rate for resident R64. |
| LPN VV | Licensed Practical Nurse | Confirmed oxygen tank hazards, corrected oxygen flow rate error for resident R3. |
| MT NN | Medication Technician | Administered medications with errors to residents R69, R63, and R243. |
| RN JJ | Registered Nurse | Reviewed medication errors and verified orders. |
| Central Supply Clerk KK | Responsible for checking medications and supplies, confirmed expired medications in storage. | |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Provided expectations for medication administration, oxygen therapy, and medication storage. |
| CDM | Certified Dietary Manager | Confirmed food storage and labeling deficiencies. |
| RNC | Regional Nurse Consultant | Confirmed unlabeled and unbagged bath pans and urinals. |
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Life Safety| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff M | Confirmed findings and corrected some citations during the survey |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
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| LPN GG | Wound Nurse | Named in wound care deficiency findings for Residents #4 and #5 |
| LPN EE | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding shower drainage issues and feeding tube documentation |
| RN AA | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding wound care and feeding tube administration |
| Administrator | Interviewed regarding shower drainage issues and plumbing vendor contact | |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Interviewed regarding wound care expectations and feeding tube administration |
| CNA DD | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed providing perineal care to Resident #4 |
| CNA CC | Certified Nursing Assistant | Interviewed regarding feeding tube observations |
| LPN HH | Unit Manager | Assisted wound nurse during observation of Resident #5 |
| RD FF | Registered Dietitian | Interviewed regarding lack of assessment for Resident #1 |
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Follow-Up| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff M | Confirmed findings related to sprinkler piping, breaker panel, and electrical wiring during facility tour. |
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Annual Inspection| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN BB | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding care plan responsibility and oxygen administration |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding expectations for care plan development |
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Annual Inspection| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Social Services Director | Social Services Director | Interviewed regarding failure to apply for Level II PASRR for Resident #51 |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding Level II PASRR application and oxygen administration expectations |
| Registered Nurse BB | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding care plan development for oxygen therapy |
| Licensed Practical Nurse EE | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding fluid restriction monitoring and splint use |
| Certified Nursing Assistant DD | Certified Nursing Assistant | Interviewed regarding fluid restriction monitoring and splint use |
| Therapy Manager | Therapy Manager | Interviewed regarding restorative nursing program and splint application |
| Restorative Nursing Assistant FF | Restorative Nursing Assistant | Interviewed regarding splint application and passive range of motion exercises |
| Licensed Practical Nurse AA | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding oxygen administration for Resident #66 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse CC | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding oxygen use for Resident #83 |
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Life Safety| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff M | Confirmed findings during facility tour and observations |
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Abbreviated Survey| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) BB | Observed medication administration and reported medication was on order. | |
| Unit Manager EE | Obtained gabapentin from medication room for administration. | |
| CC | Interim Director of Nursing (DON) | Confirmed nurses did not use emergency medication supply and explained pharmacy refill issue. |
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