Inspection Reports for
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care
145 NEWCOMB AVENUE, MOUNT VERNON, KY, 40456
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 1 years)
Deficiencies (over 1 years)
3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
36% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 4.7 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies per year
4
3
2
1
0
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 28, 2025
Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey was initiated and concluded on 3/28/2025 by representatives of the Office of the Inspector General to investigate complaints.
Complaint Details
Complaints were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The complaints were unsubstantiated and no deficient practice was identified during the survey.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 118
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Mar 26, 2025
Visit Reason
A Standard Recertification and Abbreviated Complaint survey investigating complaints KY#34195, KY#35905, KY#35907, KY#44123, and KY#42895 was initiated on 03/23/2025 and concluded on 03/26/2025 by the Department of Health & Family Services with the Office of Inspector General.
Complaint Details
Complaints KY#34195, KY#35905, KY#35907, KY#44123, and KY#42895 were investigated and found to be in compliance with no deficient practice cited related to the complaints. The deficiencies identified were during the recertification survey and unrelated to the complaints.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the complaints investigated, with no deficient practice cited for those complaints. However, deficient practice was identified during the recertification survey at the highest scope and severity of a 'D'. Deficiencies included failure to provide visual privacy during tracheostomy care, failure to post nurse staffing information as required, and failure to ensure a functional resident call system for one resident.
Deficiencies (3)
Failure to provide visual privacy for two residents during tracheostomy care, with doors open and privacy curtains not pulled.
Failure to post required nurse staffing information daily on all units for multiple dates.
Failure to ensure one resident had access to a functional and accessible communication system to request staff assistance, resulting in delayed staff response.
Report Facts
Census: 118
Sample Size: 30
Survey Dates: 03/23/2025 - 03/26/2025
Deficiency Severity: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Therapist | Observed suctioning residents during tracheostomy care without providing privacy | |
| Family Member 1 | Interviewed regarding privacy concerns during tracheostomy care | |
| Respiratory Director | Interviewed about privacy expectations during patient care | |
| Chief Nurse Officer | Interviewed about staff expectations for resident privacy and nurse staffing postings | |
| Nursing Administrative Assistant | Responsible for updating nurse staffing postings; admitted to failing to post staffing information on certain dates | |
| Resident R43 | Resident involved in call light system deficiency | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse 1 | LPN | Interviewed about call light system malfunction and resident care |
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