GATEWAY HEALTH AND REHAB
LOCATED: 3201 WESTMORELAND ROAD, CLEVELAND, GA 30528
GATEWAY HEALTH AND REHAB was recently cited by the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES for the following deficiencies:
PLEASE NOTE: The following highlighted quoted text is only a portion of the full report/survey completed by the above entity. The full report/survey can found here.

THE FACILITY FAILED TO MAKE SURE RESIDENTS WERE SAFE FROM SERIOUS MEDICATION ERRORS

Level of harm – IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY 

Based on clinical record review, staff interview, Poison Control Center pharmacist interview, SBAR Communication Form/Progress Note review, hospital History and Physical Report review, hospital Drug Quick Screen review, hospital Discharge Summary review, Lexi-Comp Geriatric Dosage Handbook, 12th Edition review, and Facility Investigative report review, the facility failed to ensure that one (1) resident (#1) was free of a significant medication error, regarding the administration of the narcotic [MEDICATION NAME], on the total survey sample of fifteen (15) residents. Resident #1, who did not have a physician’s order for the administration of [MEDICATION NAME], received [MEDICATION NAME] in error. Subsequently, Resident #1 was observed by facility staff to be unresponsive to verbal or painful stimuli, and was transported via Emergency Medical Service to the hospital where he/she was noted with somnolence and to have pinpoint pupils. An emergency room toxicology screen for Resident #1 revealed a toxic [MEDICATION NAME] level, and thus the resident was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and received a [MEDICATION NAME] drip, as an opioid overdose antidote, and also intravenous fluids for a [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. This significant medication error involving the administration of [MEDICATION NAME] to Resident #1, with no physician’s order for administration, resulted in a situation in which the facility’s noncompliance with the requirements of participation caused, or had the likelihood to cause, serious harm, injury, impairment, or death to residents.

Continuing:  The Administrator acknowledged the medication error involving Resident #1 having received [MEDICATION NAME]. During a later interview conducted on [DATE] at 12:30 p.m., the Administrator also acknowledged awareness of the facility being cited for having a medication error rate which exceeded five (5) percent during the standard survey

Personal Note from NHAA Advocates: NHAA shares with all the families of loved ones who are confined to nursing homes the pain and anguish of putting them in the care of someone else. We expect our loved ones to be treated with dignity and honor in the homes we place them. We cannot emphasize enough to family members of nursing home residents; frequent visits are essential to our loved ones’ well-being and safety. This nursing home and many others across the country are cited for abuse and neglect.

You can make a difference. If you have a loved one living in this nursing home or any other nursing home where you suspect any form of abuse or neglect, contact us immediately. We can help you file a state complaint, hire a specialized nursing home attorney or help you find a more suitable location for your loved one.

Contact us through our CONTACT FORM located on our website here or call our toll free hot line number: 1-800-645-5262

You can make a difference even if your loved one has already passed away.