Cogburn Nursing Center-Huntsville Inspection Deficiencies Results
No one likes to see nursing home abuse or neglect. The following information has been gathered from inspection results reported by the CMS.
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:
1. 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. (06/30/2005)
2. Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. (06/30/2005)
3. Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. (06/30/2005)
4. Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. (06/30/2005)
5. Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. (06/30/2005)
6.Use the services of a licensed pharmacist. (06/30/2005)
Date of this inspection: 06/30/2005
Complaint Investigations During: 07/01/2004 - 09/30/2005
Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home: 11
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Alabama: 9
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States: 8
Range of Health Deficiencies in Alabama: 0 - 53
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