Bullock County Hospital
A rural emergency hospital in Union Springs, Alabama 36089
102 West Conecuh Avenue, Union Springs, Alabama 36089. (334) 738-2140.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 20, 2026.
- Not rated CMS’s overall rating
- Not rated patient survey rating
- 9 deficiencies cited in the last three years
- 1 beds
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean2
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
The last inspection on record was on May 22, 2025: a standard inspection.
9 deficiencies cited in the last three years.
CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those deficiencies happened
9 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited May 2025. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Each deficiency, as cited
Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.
CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
May 22, 2025: standard inspection8 deficiencies
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Safety For Patients And Personnel.
The inspectors’ words, 561 words
“Safety for patients and personnel. CFR(s): (b)(1) Proper safety precautions must be maintained against radiation hazards. This includes adequate shielding for patients, personnel, and facilities, as well as appropriate storage, use, and disposal of radioactive materials. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 30952 Based on review of medical records (MR), policies and procedures, and interview with staff, it was determined the facility failed to ensure staff obtained informed consent for a radiological procedure on a pregnant patient. This affected Patient Identifier (PI) # 10, in one of one MR who required a computerized tomography (CT) with contrast (substance used to enhance the visibility of internal structures on X-ray or other imaging scans) and had the potential to negatively affect all patients who require a radiological procedure. Findings include: Hospital Radiology Policy and Procedure: Consent for Contrast Review Date: 3/7/24 Policy: The Radiology Department determines those radiological procedures where evidence of consent should be documented. These... require...a consent form signed by the patient or other responsible party...prior to the examination. Procedure: 1. A consent form is completed and signed by the patient for the following: a. IV (intravenous) contrast exams b. Pregnancy Acknowledgement 2. The patient presents to the Radiology Department for their radiographic examination...provided with a consent form...asked to sign the consent form in the presence of...technologist... Hospital Radiology Policies and Procedure: Pregnant Patient Review Date: 3/7/24 Policy: If a pregnant patient arrives in the Radiology Department for an exam or a patient is determine(d) to be pregnant...the case must be discussed with the radiologist and the patient’s physician prior to administering any radiation procedure. If both physicians determine the exam is medically necessary, the patient will be provided with the pregnancy consent to sign acknowledging the risk and necessity. Procedure: 1. When the patient has been determined to be pregnant...attending physician and radiologist are in agreement...observe the following steps: a. The radiologist will give the technologist specific instructions for performing the procedure...may include limitations on number of images and positions. b. The radiologist may monitor the procedure if necessary. c. The procedure should be discussed with the patient and any questions...addressed at that time. d. The patient and the witnessing technologist should sign the pregnancy consent form as acknowledgement. ...2. The technologist...responsible for scanning in the Pregnancy Consent Form into the patient’s MR for documentation. 1. PI # 10 was admitted to the facility on 5/11/25, with a chief complaint of a fall. Record review revealed a CT of the abdomen/pelvis with IV contrast was performed 5/11/25 at 2:40 PM. Further review of the record revealed urine pregnancy test results dated 5/11/25 at 2: 43 PM were positive. There was no documentation staff inquired about the possibility of pregnancy. There was no documentation PI # 10 was informed about the potential risk of the radiological procedure, CT with IV contrast, no documentation the radiology department obtained a consent for CT with IV contrast, and no pregnancy acknowledgment. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:19 PM with Employee Identifier # 2, Chief Nursing Officer, who confirmed there was no documentation PI # 10 was informed about the radiation risk to an unborn baby, the benefits of the CT scan with IV contrast, and alternative diagnostic options available. There was no signed consent for radiographic procedures in pregnant patients, and no signed consent for the IV contrast use. 50417”
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Delivery Of Services.
The inspectors’ words, 323 words
“Delivery of services. CFR(s): (b)(3) Outdated, mislabeled, or otherwise unusable drugs and biologicals must not be available for patient use. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 50417 Based on hospital policy and procedure, observation, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure all medications available for patient use, including emergency medications were not expired. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all patients served by this facility. Policy: Emergency Drugs-Crash Carts Policy Number: None Effective Date: 1/2024 Policy: Emergency drugs and supplies, for use in medical emergencies only, shall be immediately available at each patient care unit or service area. Emergency drugs for resuscitation shall be located in the emergency crash carts. Procedure: ...3. The emergency drug supply will remain inside the cart, sealed, at all times when not in use...the contents shall be listed in a log on top of the cart and shall include the earliest expiration date of any drugs within the tray. 1. A tour was conducted of the hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) on 5/20/25 at 10:00 AM with Employee Identifier (EI) # 1, Chief Executive Officer. During the tour four single dose vials (SDV) of Dexamethasone Sodium 4 milligram (mg)/milliliter (mL), expired 10/24, and three SDVs Furosemide 40 mg, expired 8/1/24, were observed in the Intubation Box, located in the ED nurses station. An interview was conducted on 5/20/25 at 11:00 AM with EI # 1, who confirmed staff failed to ensure expired medications were not available for use in the ED. 2. A tour of the facility was conducted on 5/20/25 at 10:20 AM with EI # 2, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). During the tour five vials of Norepinephrine Bitartrate injection 4mg/4ml, expired 3/25, were observed in the ED crash cart. An interview was conducted on 5/20/25 at 10:41 AM with EI # 2, who confirmed staff failed to ensure expired medications were not available for use in the ED. 30952”
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Administration Of Drugs
The inspectors’ words, 391 words
“Administration of drugs CFR(s): (c)(2) Blood transfusions, blood products, and intravenous medications must be administered in accordance with state law and approved medical staff policies and procedures. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 50417 Based on review of medical records (MR), hospital policies, and staff interview, it was determined the hospital failed to ensure: 1. Blood transfusions were administered in accordance with medical staff policy and procedure. This affected Patient Identifier (PI) # 1, in one of two outpatient blood transfusions, and had the potential to negatively affect all patients who require a blood transfusion. 2. Staff administered medications as ordered. This affected PI # 9, in one of seventeen Emergency Department (ED) records reviewed, and had the potential to negatively affect all patients treated in the ED. Findings include: Policy: Blood-Blood Components-Transfusion-Packed Cells Policy Number: None Effective Date: 1/2024 Purpose: Packed cells are transfused when such depressed levels accompany normal blood volume to avoid possible fluid and circulatory overload. Packed cells contain cellular debris, necessitating in-line filtration during administration. Policy: It is the policy of Bullock County Rural Emergency Hospital to provide a safe and uniform method of administration of packed cells. Procedure: ...If the patient does not have an intravenous (IV) line in place, perform venipuncture, using at least a 20 gauge catheter or needle. Do not use an existing line if the needle or catheter lumen is smaller than a 20 gauge (preferred gauge is 18). 1. PI # 1 was admitted to outpatient services on 3/12/25 with a diagnosis of Anemia. Review of the 3/12/25 Outpatient Nurse Note revealed no documentation a venipuncture was performed and the gauge of the catheter or needle. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:32 PM with Employee Identifier # 2, Chief Nursing Officer who confirmed there was no documentation a venipuncture was performed and the gauge of the catheter or needle. 30952 2. PI # 9 was admitted to the ED on 4/11/25 with a chief complaint of chest discomfort. Review of the physician orders revealed an order dated 4/11/25 for Lasix 10 milligram (mg) IV, give now. Review of the MR revealed no documentation staff administered Lasix 10 mg IV. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:12 PM with EI # 2, who confirmed there was no documentation Lasix 10 mg IV was administered as ordered.”
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Administration Of Drugs.
The inspectors’ words, 496 words
“Administration of drugs. CFR(s): (4) There must be an REH procedure for reporting transfusion reactions, adverse drug reactions, and errors in administration of drugs. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 30952 Based on review of medical record (MR)s, hospital policies, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to identify and report all occurrences/events. These failures prevented the facility the ability to investigate and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences and errors. This affected Patient Identifier (PI) # 10, and PI # 9, in two of twenty MR reviews and had the potential to negatively affect all patients treated at the hospital. Findings include: Hospital Policy and Procedure: Incident Reports and Risk Occurrences Effective Date: 1/24 Policy: ...Incidents and occurrences...include... anything that results in an injury or has potential for injury. All patients...will be provided with an environment...free if incident hazards as possible... An incident report shall include but not limited to: ...3. Errors of Omissions... 4. Inappropriate treatments, tests... 5. Any event, incident or accident, which results in an injury or has potential for injury, a medication error or omission... Emergency Department (ED) Policy: Medication Errors Effective Date: 1/2024 Policy: The organization has a process to respond to actual or potential medication errors. All significant medication error reports will be reviewed by Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P & T) Committee ... When a medication error occurs, the following should occur ... Notify the physician ... Report the error in detail ...on a Risk Occurrence Form. ...forward the Medication Error Form to the ...nursing administrator or Director of Pharmacy. All medication error reports will be reviewed by the P&T Committee ... 1. PI # 10 was admitted to the facility on 5/11/25, with a chief complaint of fall. Record review revealed computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen/pelvis with intravenous (IV) contrast was performed 5/11/25 at 2:40 PM. Further record review revealed PI # 10’s urine pregnancy test results dated 5/11/25 at 2:43 PM were positive. Review of the MR revealed no documentation the staff inquired about the possibility of pregnancy. There was no documentation PI # 10 was informed about the potential risk of the radiological procedure, CT with IV contrast, no documentation the radiology department obtained a consent for CT with IV contrast, and no pregnancy acknowledgment. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:19 PM with Employee Identifier (EI) # 2, Chief Nursing Officer, who confirmed there was no documentation an occurrence report was completed per the facility policy. 2. PI # 9 was admitted to the ED on 4/11/25 with a chief complaint of chest discomfort. Review of a physician order dated 4/11/25 revealed Lasix 10 milligram (mg) IV give now. Review of the MR dated 4/11/25 revealed no documentation the Lasix 10 mg IV was administered per the physician order. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:12 PM with EI # 2, who confirmed staff failed to administer IV Lasix, and no medication error report had been completed.”
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Infect Prevent & Control Program Org & Policy
The inspectors’ words, 495 words
“Infect prevent & control program org & policy CFR(s): (a)(3) The infection prevention and control program include surveillance, prevention, and control of HAIs, including maintaining a clean and sanitary environment to avoid sources and transmission of infection, and that the program also addresses any infection control issues identified by public health authorities; and This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 30952 Based on observation, the Hydrocollator Heating Unit maintenance recommendations, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure: 1. Staff followed the maintenance and cleaning recommendations for the Chattanooga Hydrocollator. This had the potential to negatively affect patients who required Hot Pac (application of heat to an area of the body to relieve pain and stiffness, and promote healing) treatments. 2. Intravenous (IV) start was performed according to hospital policy. This affected an unsampled patient, in one of one peripheral IV starts observed, and had the potential to negatively affect all patients who require an IV at the facility. Findings include: Hydrocollator Heating Units Service/User Manual Chattanooga Group ...Maintenance The Hydrocollator Heating Unit is equipped with an immersion type heating element .... which ...maintains the Hot Pac temperature in the water and provides a ready supply of heated packs ...The tank should ...be drained and cleaned systematically at minimum intervals of every two weeks ... Cleaning Tips 1. The interior of the unit should be cleaned, at least every two weeks... Policy and Procedure: IV Therapy - Starting Peripheral IV Line Policy Number: None Effective Date: 1/2024 Procedure: ....11. Cleanse the venipuncture site with a Chlora prep stick for two to three (2-3) minutes... 1. A tour of the outpatient Physical Therapy department was conducted on 5/20/25 at 11:37 AM. The surveyor observed a Chattanooga Hydrocollator Heating Unit in the patient treatment area. An interview was conducted on 5/20/25 at 2:45 AM with Employee Identifier (EI) # 8, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. The surveyor asked EI # 8 how often the hydrocollator is used and when the hydrocollator was last cleaned. EI # 8 reported the hydrocollator is used daily and is cleaned every four weeks. EI # 8 reported there was no documentation when the hydrocollator was last drained and cleaned. The facility failed to ensure staff performed and documented draining and cleaning of the hydrocollator heating unit. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 4:30 PM with EI # 1, Chief Executive Officer, who confirmed there was no documentation the hydrocollator was maintained and cleaned per the manufacturer’s recommendations. 50417 2. An observation was conducted on 5/21/25 at 2:32 PM with EI # 7, Emergency Department Nurse to observe an IV start on an unsampled patient. EI # 7 failed to cleanse the venipuncture site with a Chlora prep stick for two to three minutes prior to insertion of the catheter. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:48 PM with EI # 2, Chief Nursing Officer who confirmed staff failed to cleanse the venipuncture site per facility procedure.”
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Discharge Planning Process.
The inspectors’ words, 218 words
“Discharge planning process. CFR(s): (a)The REH’s discharge planning process must identify, at an early stage of the provision of services, those patients who are likely to suffer adverse health consequences upon discharge in the absence of adequate discharge planning and must provide a discharge planning evaluation for those patients so identified as well as for other patients upon the request of the patient, patient’s representative, or patient’s physician. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 50417 Based on hospital policy, medical record (MR) review, and staff interview, it was determined the hospital failed to ensure the process to identify the need for a discharge evaluation was documented. This deficient practice did affect seven of seven MR’s reviewed, and had the potential to affect all patients requiring observation served by the facility. Findings include: Hospital Policy: Discharge Planning - Emergency Department Policy Number: None Listed Effective Date: 1/2024 Policy: All patients discharged from the Emergency Department will receive discharge instructions from the Emergency Department nurse. Review of seven of seven MRs of patients discharged from the Emergency Department revealed no documentation of the process to identify the need for a discharge evaluation. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 2:07 PM with Employee Identifier (EI) # 2, Chief Nursing Officer who revealed no discharge planning process in place.”
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Privacy And Safety.
The inspectors’ words, 853 words
“Privacy and safety. CFR(s): (c)(2) Receive care in a safe setting. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 50417 Based on hospital policy and procedure, medical record (MR) reviews, and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure: 1. Suicide screening assessments were performed and documented on all patients. This affected eight of seventeen patients admitted to the Emergency Department (ED), and included Patient Identifier (PI) # 16, PI # 8, PI # 13, PI #14, PI # 7, PI # 9, PI # 10, PI # 20. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all patients served by this facility. 2. 1:1 observation of suicidal patient’s current observation status was documented. This affected one of one MR’s reviewed of patients admitted to the ED with suicidal ideations and had the potential to affect all suicidal patients served by the facility. This affected PI # 6. ED Policy Title: Suicide Assessment and Precautions Review Date: 4/10/23 Policy Purpose: Staff observing potential suicidal statements and behaviors exhibited by patients will report to ER nurse and Physician immediately and take measures to promote safety. Suicide precautions (also known as 1:1 or 1:1 within arms reach) will be initiated when a patient actively demonstrates suicidal ideations or behaviors or when ordered by clinician. Procedure: 1. Patients are screened for Suicide Risk on the Suicide Risk Assessment area of the Admission Nursing Assessment in the electronic health record or downtime form. 2. Patients are screened for suicidal and homicidal ideations during nursing triage and as indicated on the shift assessment flowchart in the electronic health record or the downtime shift assessment form. Policy: One to One Observation Policy Number: O.1 Effective Date: 1/1/24 Policy Purpose: One-to-One supervision is close observation of patients who have been identified as an imminent danger to themselves or others... Observation: Observation statuses should be documented in the patients progress notes, identifying current observation status. Findings: 1. PI # 16 was admitted to the ED on 3/29/25 with a chief complaint of left sided weakness. Review of the MR revealed no suicide risk screening documentation. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1: 34 PM with EI # 2, Chief Nursing Officer, who confirmed the staff failed to perform and document the suicidal risk screening. 2. PI # 8 was admitted to the ED on 4/3/25 with a chief complaint of high blood sugar. Review of the MR revealed no suicide risk screening documentation. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:36 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed the staff failed to perform and document the suicidal risk screening. 3. PI # 13 was admitted to the ED on 1/27/25 with a chief complaint of pregnancy discomfort. Review of the MR revealed no suicide risk screening documentation. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1: 45 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed the staff failed to perform and document the suicidal risk screening. 30952 4. PI # 14 was admitted to the ED on 2/12/25, and the chief complaint was psychiatric evaluation. Review of the ED Provider Note documentation dated 2/12/25 revealed PI # 14’s active problems included schizophrenia, chronic post-traumatic stress disorder, and aggressive behavior. Review of the MR revealed no suicide risk and homicidal risk screening documentation. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:23 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed the staff failed to perform and document the suicide and homicide risk screening. 5. PI # 7 was admitted to the ED on 2/19/25, the chief complaint was shortness of breath. Review of the MR revealed no suicide risk screening documentation. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:08 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed there was no documentation suicide risk screening was conducted. 6. PI # 9 was admitted to the ED on 4/1/25, the chief complaint was chest discomfort. Review of the MR revealed no suicide risk screening documentation. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:12 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed there was no documentation suicide risk screening was conducted. 7. PI # 10 was admitted to the ED on 5/11/25, the chief complaint was fall. Review of the MR revealed no suicide risk screening documentation. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:19 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed there was no documentation suicide risk screening was conducted. 8. PI # 20 was admitted to the ED on 2/28/25, the chief complaint was pain to the left side of the face. Review of the MR revealed no suicide risk screening documentation. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:31 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed there was no documentation suicide risk screening was conducted. 9. PI # 6 was admitted to the facility on 1/18/25 with a chief complaint of mental health. Review of the MR revealed a physician order dated 1/18/25 at 6:51 PM for 1:1 observation. Review of the MR revealed no documentation the patient was placed on 1:1 observation. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:42 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed there was no documentation of the 1:1 observation.”
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Records System.
The inspectors’ words, 1,320 words
“Records system. CFR(s): (a)(4) For each patient receiving health care services, the REH must maintain a record that includes, as applicable -- (i) Identification and social data, evidence of properly executed informed consent forms, pertinent medical history, assessment of the health status and health care needs of the patient, and a brief summary of the episode, disposition, and instructions to the patient; (ii) Reports of physical examinations, diagnostic and laboratory test results, including clinical laboratory services, and consultative findings; (iii) All orders of doctors of medicine or osteopathy or other practitioners, reports of treatments and medications, nursing notes and documentation of complications, and other pertinent information necessary to monitor the patient’s progress, such as temperature graphics, progress notes describing the patient’s response to treatment; and (iv) Dated signatures of the doctor of medicine or osteopathy or other health care professional. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 30952 Based on review of facility policies and procedures, medical records (MR), and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure: 1. Physician orders included the frequency for monitoring patient vital signs. This affected seventeen of seventeen emergency department (ED) and observation record reviews. 2. Physician orders were authenticated within a twenty-eight-day timeframe per hospital policy. 3. Staff conducted and documented transfer team report for all patients transferred from the hospital to a higher level of care. This affected eleven of seventeen emergency department and observation record review including PI # 20, PI # 15, PI # 9, PI # 14, PI # 2, PI # 5, PI # 7, PI # 9, PI # 4, PI # 6, PI # 8, and had the potential to negatively affect all patients admitted to the facility. Findings include: Emergency Department and Observation Policy and Procedure: Vital Signs Review Date: 6/6/23 Policy: VS may include...temperature, respirations, pulse, and blood pressure. ...Hospital will establish a detailed process for the reporting of VS results to the nurse and establish the frequency that VS are required. VS frequency should be performed per Physician Order and as needed for changes in patient condition... Facility Health Information Management Procedure Title: Notification of Deficient-Delinquent Records Review Date: 3/15/23 Purpose: To ensure timely completion of medical records... Procedure...monitor and communicate medical record deficiencies...on a weekly basis. ...First notification of delinquency of records: Physician...notified...has charts 28 days from date of discharge considered delinquent...not completed... ED Policy and Procedure Title: Transfer of Patient to Another Facility Review Date: 4/10/23 Policy: ...If transfer is necessary to a higher level of care.... Procedure: ...Transfer papers will be completed...Copy of medical records...will accompany the patient. Documentation shall include, but is not limited to: Report given to transport team... 1. Review of seventeen of seventeen records MRs revealed no documentation of physician orders with frequency patient vital signs were to be monitored. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:31 PM with Employee Identifier (EI) # 2, Chief Nursing Officer, who confirmed there was no documentation of physician orders for the frequency vital signs were to be monitored. 2. PI # 20 was admitted to the facility on 2/28/25 with a chief complaint of pain left side of (the) face. Review of the MR revealed four orders dated 2/28/25, “pending” not signed/authenticated by the physician within 28 days of discharge. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:31 PM with EI # 2, who confirmed physician orders were not authenticated per facility procedure. 3. PI # 15 was admitted to the facility on 3/1/25 with a chief complaint of chest pain. Review of the MR revealed fourteen orders dated 3/1/25, “pending” not signed/authenticated by the physician within 28 days. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:26 PM with EI # 2, who confirmed physician orders were not authenticated per hospital procedure. 4. PI # 9 was admitted to the facility on 4/1/25 with a chief complaint of chest discomfort. Review of the MR revealed fourteen orders dated 4/1/25, “pending” not signed/authenticated by the physician within 28 days. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:12 PM with EI # 2, who confirmed physician orders were not authenticated per hospital per facility procedure. 5. PI # 14 was admitted to the facility on 2/12/25 with a chief complaint of psychiatric evaluation (for medical clearance). Review of the MR revealed seven orders dated 2/12/25, “pending” not signed/authenticated by the physician within 28 days. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:23 PM with EI # 2, who confirmed physician orders were not authenticated per hospital procedure. 6. PI # 2 was admitted to the facility on 5/6/25 with a chief complaint of possible stroke. Review of the record revealed a transfer to a higher level of care occurred on 5/6/25. The MR failed to include documentation ED staff provided a report to the transport team. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 12:50 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed there was no documentation the transport team report was provided per hospital policy. 7. PI # 5 was admitted to the facility on 1/14/25 with a chief complaint of flu symptoms. Review of the record revealed a transfer to a higher level of care occurred on 1/14/25. The MR failed to include documentation ED staff provided a report to the transport team. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:03 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed there was no documentation the transport team report was provided per hospital policy. 8. PI # 7 was admitted to the facility on 2/19/25 with a chief complaint of shortness of breath. Review of the record revealed a transfer to a higher level of care occurred on 2/19/25. The MR failed to include documentation ED staff provided a report to the transport team. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:08 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed there was no documentation the transport team report was provided per hospital policy. 9. PI # 9 was admitted to the facility on 4/11/25 with a chief complaint of chest discomfort. Review of the record revealed a transfer to a higher level of care occurred on 4/11/25. The MR failed to include documentation ED staff provided a report to the transport team. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:12 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed there was no documentation the transport team report was provided per hospital policy. 50417 10. PI # 4 was admitted to the facility on 12/24/24 with a chief complaint of medication overuse. Review of the MR revealed four orders dated 12/24/24, “pending” not signed/authenticated by the physician within 28 days of discharge. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:40 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed physician orders were not signed/authenticated per facility procedure. 11. PI # 6 was admitted to the facility on 1/8/25 with a chief complaint of mental health. Review of the MR revealed twenty orders dated 1/18/25, “pending” not signed/authenticated by the physician within 28 days of discharge. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:42 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed physician orders were not signed/authenticated per facility procedure. 12. PI # 8 was admitted to the facility on 4/3/25 with a chief complaint of high blood sugar. Review of the MR revealed fifteen orders dated 4/3/25, “pending” not signed/authenticated by the physician within 28 days of discharge. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:36 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed physician orders were not signed/authenticated per facility procedure. 13. PI # 6 was admitted to the facility on 1/8/25 with a chief complaint of mental health. Review of the record revealed a transfer to a higher level of care occurred on 1/18/25. The MR failed to include documentation ED staff provided a report to the transport team. An interview was conducted on 5/22/25 at 1:42 PM with EI # 2 who confirmed there was no documentation transport team report was provided per hospital policy.”
May 20, 2025: standard inspection1 deficiency
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Initial Comments - Not A Deficiency Citation
The inspectors’ words, 142 words
“. K3 Building: 0101 K6 Plan Approval: 02/1952 (original building), converted to REH 06/18/2024 K7 Survey Under: 2012 Existing K8 REH Generator: One Diesel, Onan 250 kW (installed 1992) FACP: Simplex 4100U (installed 2012) Locking Devices: Full time magnetic in ED and lobby door to corridor Smoke Detection: Smoke barrier Census: 6 patients per day Type of Structure: 1952 single story with a partial basement; unprotected noncombustible, Type II (000). The facility has a complete automatic sprinkler system. The laundry is sent out. During a routine recertification survey conducted on this date, the requirements of 42 CFR, Subpart 485.544 is not met as evidenced by the 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (LSC), the 2012 NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code and the standards referenced by these codes, as observed by the LS Surveyors while accompanied by the facility maintenance personnel. .”
All 2 inspections in the last three years
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Standard inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Standard inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
How do patients fare?
- CMS gives no overall CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.: “Data are shown only for hospitals that participate in the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) programs.”
- CMS gives no CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.: “Data are shown only for hospitals that participate in the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) programs.”
CMS, Hospital General Information, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital, Healthcare Associated Infections - Hospital, Timely and Effective Care - Hospital and Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, Complications and Deaths - Hospital and Unplanned Hospital Visits - Hospital. Released Sep 30, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall ratingCMS’s overall hospital quality star rating, 1 to 5 | Not rated |
| Patient survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of the hospital’s patients (HCAHPS), 1 to 5 | Not rated |
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Medicare-certified rural emergency hospital since May 1, 2024.
- Ownership: proprietary.
- It is not accredited by a private organisation, so the state carries out its routine inspections for Medicare.
- No For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual. deficiency on record in the last three years.
- Proprietary.
CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been penalized?
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals.
- CMS’s HAC Reduction Program file has no result for it: the program covers general acute care hospitals Medicare pays under its inpatient prospective payment system.
- None of the deficiencies cited in the last three years came from an inspection that included a complaint investigation.
CMS, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated yearly.
CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
What do patients say about their care?
- CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
CMS, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital and Timely and Effective Care - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Who owns it?
- Hospital Contract Services LLC runs it.
- 13 owners or officers are people: Henry Barnett (corporate director); Laura D Grill (corporate officer); Joseph M Marchant (corporate officer); Dollie Blue (corporate director); Metha Cooper (corporate director); Beverly C Williams (corporate director); Robert Wynn (corporate director); Samuel A Price (corporate officer); Adero Marshall (corporate director); Derrick Harris (corporate director); William Hodge (corporate director); Lashon Rodgers (corporate director); Amanda Trawick (managing employee (on the payroll)).
- CMS’s Provider of Services file records no change of ownership.
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, Hospital All Owners and Hospital Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Contract Services LLC | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | 100% | Jun 1, 2026 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Of the 2 hospitals CMS lists in Bullock County, none has an overall star rating from CMS.
- CMS gives this hospital no overall star rating to compare.
CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Place | Overall star rating |
|---|---|
| Bullock County Hospital | Not given |
What the record doesn’t say
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals, so none are shown. The one payment cut CMS publishes for each hospital, under its Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, is shown where it applies.
- Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
- Most hospitals are accredited by a private organisation (The Joint Commission, DNV and others) whose routine inspections stand in for the state’s; those reports aren’t public, and QCOR holds only the state’s surveys: no inspection on record here doesn’t mean none took place.
- QCOR says its hospital inspection data are complete only through September 17, 2026, while it moves to a new system.
- CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information (xubh-q36u).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital.
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Healthcare Associated Infections - Hospital (77hc-ibv8).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Complications and Deaths - Hospital (ynj2-r877).
Released Sep 30, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Unplanned Hospital Visits - Hospital (632h-zaca).
Released Sep 30, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Timely and Effective Care - Hospital (yv7e-xc69).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary - Hospital (rrqw-56er).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program (yq43-i98g).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated yearly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities (Hospital_and_other.DATA.Q3_2026.csv).
Released Oct 14, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies (Hospital_2567s_2010_to_2026YTD.xlsx).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital All Owners (Hospital_All_Owners_2026.09.29.csv).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital Enrollments (Hospital_Enrollments_2026.09.29.csv).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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