Palmetto Health Center

Total Number of Beds: 90	Percent of Occupied Beds: 97%
Total Number of Residents: 87	Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: For profit - Corporation	Multiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: No
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: Family & Resident	Medicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 10/16/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.66

Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.84

Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.43

Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 3.93

Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 30%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 15%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 3%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 2%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 15%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 16%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 2%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 7%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 5%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 7%
** Details Last Reported on: 10/16/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation	Date Corrected	Type of Violation	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
2001-07-27	2001-10-05	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-27	2001-10-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-27	2001-10-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-27	2001-10-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-27	2001-10-05	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-27	2001-10-05	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Actual harm
2001-07-27	2001-10-05	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-27	2001-10-05	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-07-27	2001-10-05	Environmental Deficiencies	Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-07-25	2002-08-27	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-07-25	2002-08-27	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-16	2003-12-17	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-16	2003-12-17	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-16	2003-12-17	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-10-16	2003-12-17	Administration Deficiencies	Train all employees on what to do in an emergency.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

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