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Southern Traditions

Contact Information:
Southern Traditions
144 Depot Street
Buchanan, GA
Nursing Home Phone Number: (770) 646-5512

Nursing Home Details*:

Total Number of Beds: 60Percent of Occupied Beds: 88%
Total Number of Residents: 53Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: For profit - CorporationMultiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: Yes
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: ResidentMedicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 07/23/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.4
Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.78
Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 1.66
Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.84





Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 7%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 3%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 3%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 19%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 5%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 13%
** Details Last Reported on: 7/23/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation Date Corrected Type of Violation Deficiency Scope Level of Harm
2001-05-16 2001-07-10 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-07-01 2002-08-15 Resident Rights Deficiencies Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-07-01 2002-08-15 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2002-07-01 2002-08-15 Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-07-01 2002-08-15 Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-07-01 2002-08-15 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-07-01 2002-08-15 Environmental Deficiencies Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-07-01 2002-08-15 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-07-23 2003-09-06 Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-23 2003-09-06 Mistreatment Deficiencies Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-23 2003-10-04 Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-07-23 2003-09-06 Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-23 2003-09-06 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-23 2003-09-06 Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that residents with loss of bladder control receive treatment or service to prevent infections and help get normal bladder control. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-23 2003-09-06 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-23 2003-09-06 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-23 2003-09-06 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-07-23 2003-09-06 Environmental Deficiencies Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
2003-07-23 2003-09-06 Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

*** All violations listed are based on federal government records.

 

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