Memphis TN Nursing Home Cited for Deficiencies Re Pressure Sores Causing Harm to the Resident

ASHTON PLACE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER Memphis, TN – ASHTON PLACE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER Located; 3030 WALNUT GROVE RD MEMPHIS, TN 38111 cited for deficiencies. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES REPORTS AS OF 11/7/2013 “Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing […]

Memphis TN Nursing Home Cited for Deficiencies Re Pressure Sores Causing Harm to the Resident

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ASHTON PLACE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
Memphis, TN – ASHTON PLACE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER Located; 3030 WALNUT GROVE RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38111 cited for deficiencies.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES REPORTS AS OF 11/7/2013
“Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed
sores.
Based on review of the National Pressure Advisory Panel (NPUAP) Pressure Ulcer Prevention quick reference guide, policy
review, medical record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to identify a pressure
ulcer before it became unstageable with necrosis for 1 of 6 (Resident #198) sampled residents reviewed of the 6 residents
with pressure ulcers. The failure to identify a pressure ulcer before it became unstageable with necrosis resulted in an
actual harm for Resident #198.”
The report continues with the following:  The sacral ulcer was not identified until it was noted as being
necrotic on 4/12/13, which resulted in actual harm.
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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.
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