Inspection Reports for Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

509 NORTH CARRIER ST., KY, 42437

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on April 4, 2025, identified deficiencies related to drug labeling and storage, infection prevention and control, and life safety code compliance. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so broader patterns are unclear. The main issues involved medication management, infection control, and safety measures such as smoke barriers and oxygen cylinder storage. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions, including fines or license suspensions, were listed in the available reports. Without prior inspection data, it is not possible to determine whether these issues represent a new trend or ongoing challenges.

Deficiencies (last 1 years)

Deficiencies (over 1 years) 5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

6% worse than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 4.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2025
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 53 Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 5 Apr 4, 2025
Visit Reason
A Standard Recertification survey was conducted from 04/01/2025 to 04/04/2025 to assess the facility's compliance with federal regulations for long term care facilities.
Findings
The facility was found not to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483 subpart B, with deficiencies cited including labeling and storage of drugs and biologicals, infection prevention and control, and life safety code violations. The highest scope and severity level cited was 'E'.
Severity Breakdown
E: 3 D: 2
Deficiencies (5)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure drugs and biologicals were labeled and stored according to accepted professional principles, including expiration dating.E
Failure to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program to prevent transmission of communicable diseases and infections.E
Failure to maintain smoke barriers to restrict transfer of smoke, affecting 28 residents.D
Failure to maintain power strips in accordance with NFPA standards, affecting 8 resident rooms, staff, and 16 residents.E
Failure to provide proper storage and securing of oxygen cylinders, affecting 28 residents.D
Report Facts
Survey Census: 53 Total Capacity: 60 Sample Size: 14 Deficiency Count: 5 Residents Affected: 28 Residents Affected: 8 Staff Affected: 16
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding medication labeling and storage deficiencies
Interim Director of Nursing/Regional Quality Manager (DON)Director of NursingInterviewed regarding infection prevention and control and medication administration policies
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding facility policies and infection control expectations
Regional Clinical ManagerRegional Clinical ManagerProvided education on medication labeling and infection control
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided education and oversight of infection control and medication administration
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1Licensed Practical NurseObserved during medication administration and infection control practices
Maintenance SupervisorMaintenance SupervisorInterviewed and responsible for smoke barrier and power strip deficiencies
Regional Maintenance SupervisorRegional Maintenance SupervisorInterviewed and responsible for smoke barrier and power strip deficiencies

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