Year: 2020

Commander Nursing Center in Florence, SC, has been cited after state investigators found that the facility “failed to ensure [a resident] had the opportunity to make a health care decision.” In this situation, the facility took a Do Not Resuscitate order signed…

Commander Nursing Center was cited after the facility “failed to ensure that all residents remained free of abuse/neglect.” The facility did not do four vital things after three residents brought forth allegations of abuse/neglect: Identity allegations/complaints as abuse/neglect Immediately implement safeguards to prevent…

Prince George Healthcare Center in Georgetown has been cited because “the facility failed to make sure that the nursing home area is free from accidental hazards and risks and provides supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.” Because of this, a resident was put…

Honorage Nursing Center in Florence, SC, has been cited after state investigators found that the facility “failed to protect [a resident] for abuse/neglect.” In this situation, a resident was transferred inappropriately with a Hoyer Lift, resulting in skin lacerations and broken bones….

As businesses re-open after closures during the coronavirus pandemic, there is more risk for workers to be exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) advises in a recent update. That makes it more important…

Outbreaks of Coronavirus in nursing homes in South Carolina and other states have shown that nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to the deadly respiratory disease. A King County, Washington, nursing home was the nation’s first “hot spot” for coronavirus…

Sometimes an unscrupulous employer will decide that the easiest way to limit the cost of a  workers’ compensation claim is to fire the injured worker. Anyone on workers’ compensation who finds themselves in this situation should contact a workers’ comp…

Dr. Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been cited for the physical abuse of a resident. A family member shared with the investigator compiling this citation report that a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) had kicked the resident, causing…