Inspection Reports for Nhc Healthcare Mauldin
850 E BUTLER RD, GREENVILLE, SC, 29607-5842
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
43% better than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 3.5 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Mar 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including medication self-administration, accuracy of resident assessments, dietary services, food safety, and cleanliness of resident equipment.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in conducting proper medication self-administration assessments and obtaining physician orders, accurately coding Minimum Data Set assessments, following prescribed menus for residents, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring cleanliness of specialized wheelchairs. These deficiencies posed risks of medication errors, unmet care needs, nutritional issues, food-borne illnesses, and diminished resident dignity.
Deficiencies (5)
Failed to conduct medication self-administration assessments and have physician orders for self-administration of medications for one resident.
Failed to ensure accurate coding of Minimum Data Set assessments for hospice, therapy, and antipsychotic medication for three residents.
Failed to follow menus for seven residents, serving incorrect portion sizes and food preparations.
Failed to store, prepare, and distribute food under professional standards, including improper sanitization of kitchen equipment and improper handling of clean dishes.
Failed to ensure a specialized wheelchair was clean and sanitary for one resident.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for self-administration: 33
Residents affected by medication self-administration deficiency: 1
Residents affected by inaccurate MDS coding: 3
Residents affected by menu noncompliance: 7
Residents affected by food safety deficiency: 167
Residents affected by wheelchair cleanliness deficiency: 1
BIMS score for R63: 15
BIMS score for R95: 7
BIMS score for R74: 9
BIMS score for R42: 12
BIMS score for R131: 9
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse 3 | RN | Stated resident self-administered medications when cued |
| Unit Manager 2 | UM | Interviewed regarding medication assessments and medication storage |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Discussed medication assessments and plans for medication storage |
| Minimum Data Set Coordinator | MDSC | Interviewed about MDS coding discrepancies |
| Food Service Director 1 | FSD | Interviewed about menu compliance and food preparation |
| Cook 1 | Cook | Observed improperly handling clean dishes |
| Cook 2 | Cook | Observed improper sanitizing of kitchen equipment |
| Registered Dietician | RD | Confirmed menu development and diet requirements |
| Unit Manager 1 | UM | Interviewed about wheelchair cleaning schedule and condition |
| Administrator | Administrator | Confirmed resident care equipment should be cleaned |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Jan 31, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulations regarding medication storage, food storage, infection prevention and control, and overall facility practices.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to remove expired medications and supplies from medication carts and storage rooms, failure to properly label and date food items in refrigerators and freezers, and failure to follow infection prevention protocols such as cleaning blood glucose meters and proper hand hygiene during resident care.
Deficiencies (3)
Failure to ensure removal of expired supplies from medication carts, treatment cart, and storage rooms.
Failure to ensure foods stored in freezer and unit refrigerators were labeled, dated with use by date, or discarded after expiration.
Failure to clean and disinfect blood glucose meter per manufacturer's instructions and failure to demonstrate proper hand hygiene while assisting a resident during meal time.
Report Facts
Expired medication and supplies: 3
Expired medication and supplies: 1
Expired medication and supplies: 1
Expired food items: 2
Expired food items: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN2 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Mentioned in relation to improper storage of sterile water vial and disposal |
| LPN4 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Stated responsibility of unit manager and central supply to check and discard expired supplies |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Stated expectations that expired medications/supplies be removed and discarded and that nursing staff follow policies |
| Dietary Manager | Dietary Manager (DM) | Acknowledged unlabeled and expired food items in freezer |
| Dietary Manager Assistant | Dietary Manager Assistant (DMA) | Acknowledged expired date on packaging and discarded unlabeled food items |
| RN1 | Registered Nurse | Acknowledged unlabeled food items in resident refrigerator and removed them |
| RN2 | Registered Nurse | Acknowledged expired food items and spill in refrigerator |
| RN5 | Registered Nurse | Observed failing to clean blood glucose meter after use on resident |
| CNA1 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Observed failing to perform proper hand hygiene while assisting resident during meal |
| Infection Control Nurse | Infection Control Nurse (ICN) | Explained hand hygiene protocol for feeding residents |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 20, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a standard annual survey of the nursing home facility to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection, indicating the facility met all required standards at the time of the survey.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 21, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey of the nursing home facility to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection, indicating the facility met the required standards at the time of the survey.
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