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Based on observation, the hospital failed to store hazardous medical waste in accordance with State laws and regulations.


Findings include:


During a tour of the facility at approximately 2:30 p.m. on 3/24/14 hazardous medical waste was observed being stored in an area enclosed on three (3) sides by a chain link fence and a brick wall on the other side. There was a roof on the enclosure.

Rule 41.45.10. (1) (a) of "The Minimum Standards of Operation for Mississippi" requires that the containment of infectious medical waste and medical waste shall be in a manner and location which affords protection from animals, rain and wind.

Based on a review of the Diet List for 03/25/14, and staff interview, the facility failed to meet the nutritional needs of four (4) of six (6) patients reviewed in accordance with recognized dietary practices and in accordance with orders of the practitioner responsible for the care of the patients. Patients #2, #3, #4 and #6 were effected.


Findings include:


A copy of the hospital's current Diet List for 03/25/14 was obtained and reviewed with the assistance of the interim Dietary Manager. Diet Orders on the Diet List were compared to the dietary orders on six (6) patient's charts. For Patients #2, #3, #4 and #6, the Diet List and the Physician's Orders stated that the patients were on Diabetic Diets. The amount of calories were not specified on either the Diet List or the Physician Orders. When the Dietary Manager was asked how much food the dietary staff knew to serve the patients since the Diet Orders did not state the amount of calories, she stated that they did not know.