NHC HEALTHCARE, GLASGOW
LOCATED: 109 HOMEWOOD BLVD., GLASGOW, KY 42141
NHC HEALTHCARE, GLASGOW was recently cited by the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES for the following deficiencies:
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THE FACILITY FAILED TO PROTECT EACH RESIDENT FROM ALL ABUSE, PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT, AND BEING SEPARATED FROM OTHERS

Level of harm – Immediate jeopardy

Based on review of video recordings, interviews, record reviews and review of the facility’s Abuse/Neglect and Misappropriation of Resident Property policy and procedure, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of five (5) sampled residents (Resident #1), was free from abuse. The facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure residents were free from abusive treatment by staff; and, failed to ensure staff reported the observed mistreatment of [REDACTED]. The facility’s Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) were video recorded by a Nanny Cam placed in Resident #1’s and #2’s shared room by a family member. The video recordings revealed the CNAs, who were providing care to Resident #1, were displaying inappropriate behaviors. The CNAs were video recorded on different dates, restraining Resident #1’s hands during care, making inappropriate gestures, getting in the resident’s face and pointing their finger at the resident in a threatening manner just inches from his/her face after care had been provided. The facility’s failure to ensure residents were free from abuse has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident. Immediate Jeopardy was identified on 04/22/14 and determined to exist on 01/15/14. The findings include: Review of the facility’s policy and procedure, titled Policy Regarding Abuse/Neglect and Misappropriation of Resident Property, dated 09/24/09, revealed the policy and procedures shall be in place to prevent resident abuse. The policy defined the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish as abuse.

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.

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