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St Joseph Memorial Hospital

A critical access hospital in Murphysboro, Illinois 62966

2 South Hospital Drive, Murphysboro, Illinois 62966. (618) 684-3156.

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Record last released by CMS on Oct 20, 2026.

The last 24 months 12 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2024. Most serious: Condition-level. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Star ratings
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.
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.
Condition-level deficiency
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.

What did inspectors find?

The last inspection on record was on Feb 6, 2024: a standard inspection.

12 deficiencies cited in the last three years, 2 of them at condition level, the most serious.

2 deficiencies at condition level, the more serious of CMS’s two levels

Source:

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those deficiencies happened

12 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2024. Most serious: Condition-level. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

12 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, as cited

Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.

Source:

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

Feb 6, 2024: standard inspection12 deficiencies
  • Physical Plant And Environment

    “PHYSICAL PLANT AND ENVIRONMENT CFR(s): §485.623 Condition of Participation: Physical Plant and Environment This Condition is not met as evidenced by: 45539 Based on observation during the survey walk-through, staff interview, and document review during the Life Safety portion of a Critical Access Hospital Recertification Survey conducted on February 6, 2024 the surveyor finds that the facility failed to provide and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. See the Life Safety Code deficiencies identified with K-Tags.”

    Rule C0910. Condition-level.

  • Patients Rights

    The inspectors’ words, 128 words

    “PATIENTS RIGHTS CFR(s): A CAH must protect and promote each patient’s rights. This Condition is not met as evidenced by: 34824 Based on document review and interview, it was determined that the Critical Access Hospital failed to comply with the Condition of Participation 42 CFR 485.614, Patient Rights. Findings include: 1. The Hospital failed to ensure that least restrictive restraints were used in accordance with an order from a physician/licensed practitioner as required. See deficiency at C-2551. 2. The Hospital failed to ensure documentation of a one-hour face to face evaluation was completed as required by policy. See deficiency at C-2553 A. 2. The hospital failed to ensure that a chemical restraint order was obtained as required by policy. See deficiency cited at See deficiency at C-2553 B.”

    Rule C2500. Condition-level.

  • Emergency And Supplies

    The inspectors’ words, 497 words

    “EMERGENCY AND SUPPLIES CFR(s): Equipment and supplies commonly used in life-saving procedures, including airways, endotracheal tubes, ambu bag/valve/mask, oxygen, tourniquets, immobilization devices, nasogastric tubes, splints, IV therapy supplies, suction machine, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, chest tubes, and indwelling urinary catheters. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 45565 A. Based on observation, documentation, and interview, the CAH failed to ensure emergency carts and medication boxes were checked daily to ensure safe functioning per policy. This has the potential to affect all patients who receive care by the CAH emergency department. Findings Include: 1. During the observational tour of the Emergency Department on 01/30/24 at 10:30 AM, the following was identified: - 2 of 2 adult crash cart checks were not completed on 01/22/24. - 1 of 1 pediatric crash cart check was not completed on 01/22/24. - 1 of 1 neonatal airway box check was not was completed on 01/11, 01/12, 01/17, 01/18, and 01/19/24. - 1 of 1 stat heart box check was not was completed on 01/11, 01/12, 01/17, 01/18, and 01/19/24. - 1 of 1 Narcan box check was not was completed on 01/11, 01/12, 01/17, 01/18, and 01/19/24. 2. The policy “Crash Cart (& Emergency Stock Maintenance, Cleaning, etc.) SY-NG-037” (revised 10/18/22) notes, “ ... III. Responsibilities. 1. Designated Staff: 1. Checks the crash cart daily as indicated ... V. Procedure. 1. Crash cart shift checks are done per crash cart check sheet. The designated department staff conducting the crash cart check completes the checklist posted in the department ... 2. Other outer contents and locks as per Checksheet such as oxygen, suction, where applicable, backboard, needle boxes, etc.” 3. An interview with the ED director (E#5) during the tour was conducted. E#5 reviewed the checklists and verbally verified checks had not been completed as required per policy on the dates noted above. E#5 also stated, “a nurse on shift is responsible for performing and documenting crash cart checks were completed.” B. Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined the Facility failed to ensure open sterile supplies were not available for patient use. This failure has the potential to affect all patients who receive care by the CAH procedures area. Findings include: 1. During the observational tour of the OR on 01/31/24 at approximately 11:00 AM, it was identified that open sterile supplies on the anesthesia cart were available for immediate patient use to include the following: - One (1) Endotracheal Tube, open with contents still inside and available for use. - One (1) Suction Catheter, open with contents still inside and available for use. - Two (2) Oral Airways, open with contents still inside and available for use. 2. An interview with Quality Improvement Registry Coordinator (E#8) and OR Supervisor (E#9) was conducted during the observational tour. E#8 vebally agreed the items should have been disposed of. E#8 stated, “expired supplies and open sterile supplies should not be available for patient use. We have spoken to anesthesia about this before.””

    Rule C0888. Standard-level.

  • Life Safety From Fire

    The inspectors’ words, 155 words

    “LIFE SAFETY FROM FIRE CFR(s): §485.623(c) Standard: Life Safety From Fire (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section: (i) The CAH must meet the applicable provisions and must proceed in accordance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101 and Tentative Interim Amendments TIA 12-1, TIA 12-2, TIA 12-3, and TIA 12-4.) (ii) Notwithstanding paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section, corridor doors and doors to rooms containing flammable or combustible materials must be provided with positive latching hardware. Roller latches are prohibited on such doors. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 45539 Based on observation during the survey walk-through, staff interview, and document review during the Life Safety portion of a Critical Access Hospital Recertification Survey conducted on February 6, 2024, the surveyor finds that the facility does not comply with the applicable provisions of the 2012 Edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. See the Life Safety Code deficiencies identified with K-Tags.”

    Rule C0930. Standard-level.

  • Radiology Services

    The inspectors’ words, 417 words

    “RADIOLOGY SERVICES CFR(s): §485.635(b)(3) Radiology services. Radiology services furnished by the CAH are provided by personnel qualified under State law, and do not expose CAH patients or personnel to radiation hazards. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 34824 Based on document review and interview, it was determined for 2 of 2 (Endo Room #1 and Endo Room #2) procedure rooms (rooms that pain procedures utilize radiation) that required a dosimetry monitoring, the Hospital failed to ensure the dosimeter badges were monitored per policy. This has the potential to affect all patients and staff who are exposed to radiation. Findings include: 1. An observational tour was conducted on 1/31/24 at approximately 11:30 AM with Quality Improvoment Registry Coordinator (E #8) and OR Supervisor (E #9). E #9 stated, “We monitor the dosimetry by the badges on the wall in procedure room #1 and room #2. Those rooms do not get much exposure so the staff do not get individual badges, unless they request it. The radiation exposure is monitored through the badges that are mounted on the wall. They are monitored monthly. The staff in the rooms have no other radiation exposure so they would not require the individual badges.” 2. The policy titled, “Radiation Safety in the OR, SY-OR-023 (revised 6/6/23)” was reviewed on 1/31/24. The policy stated, “... III Responsibilities... 2. RSO (Radiation Safety Officer) 1. Determines the appropriate type of monitoring for radiation exposure based on the employee job duties. 2. Provides the appropriate monitor. 3. Collects and replaces monitoring devices on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly).... V. Procedures:... 2. Radiation monitoring devices (film badges)... 1. Surgical Services personnel who are (hospital) employees, are considered non-radiation workers and have the potential of receiving an exposure of 500m/Yr or higher are provided with radiation monitoring devices (film badges) by the RSO. Some areas will be monitored by using Area Monitors...” 3. The Dosimeter Reports from October 23 to present was requested. The reports were reviewed on 2/1/24 at approximately 9:00 AM. The Radiation Dosimetry Reports were provided were dated as follows: Endo Room #1 dated - 10/24/23, 11/29/24, and 1/5/24 Endo Room #2 dated - 10/24/23 The reports lacked monitoring for Room #1 in December and Endo #2 November, December and January. 4. An interview was conducted with the System Director of Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance (E #1) on 2/1/24 at 9:30 AM. E #1 reviewed the reports and verbally agreed the dosimeter reports are not conducted monthly as required for the procedure rooms.”

    Rule C1030. Standard-level.

  • Restraint And Seclusion

    The inspectors’ words, 452 words

    “RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION CFR(s): The type or technique of restraint or seclusion used must be the least restrictive intervention that will be effective to protect the patient, a staff member, or others from harm. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 34824 Based on document review and interview, it was determined that for 2 of 3 violent restraint records (Pt #4 and Pt #13) reviewed, the Hospital failed to ensure that least restrictive restraints were used in accordance with an order from a physician/licensed practitioner as required. This has the potential to affect all patients that require violent restraints. Findings include: 1. The Hospital’s policy titled, “Restraints, Use of, SY-DR-010 (3/28/2023),” was reviewed. The policy stated, “... III. Responsibilities 1. Physician: 1. Provides the restraint orders... 3. RN: ... Attempts to alternatives to restraints or less restrictive restraint methods...” 2. The clinical record of Pt #4 was reviewed on 1/31/24. Pt. #4 arrived to the ED on 1/14/24 as 12:25 AM with a chief complaint of “suicidal.” The ED nursing note at 12:50 AM stated, “... Pt became agitated and angry that (Pt #4’s) phone was taken and tried to leave the room.... (ED MD) agreed to use soft restraints to obtain labs, place pt in paper scrubs and keep (Pt #4) in the hospital safe for evaluation).” The nursing flowsheet noted Pt #4 was placed in 4-point “locking” restraints. A physician order was noted at 1:31 AM for “Soft limb” 4-point (left lower, left upper, right lower, and right upper) restraints due to “Danger to others.” 3. The clinical record of Pt. #13 was reviewed on 1/31/24. Pt. #13 was admitted on 12/2/23 at 7:31 AM with a chief complaint of “Altered mental status and smoke inhalation.” Pt #13 was placed in 4 point locked restraints due to being a danger to self on 12/3/23 from 11:17 PM. The right wrist and left ankle locking restraint was discontinued on 12/3/23 at 2:00 AM. The left wrist was discontinued at 3:30 AM with the Right ankle restraint being discontinued at 4:00 AM. Pt #13 was put back into 4 point locking restrains at 8:44 AM. The locking restraints were discontinued at 11:12 AM. Physician orders for violent-restraints, dated 12/2/23 at 11:17 PM and 12/3/23 at 8:44 AM, were reviewed. The orders were for 4- point (extremity) “Soft Limb” restraints due to “Danger to self.” 4. An interview was conducted with the Quality Improvement Reviewer (E #4) on 1/31/24, at approximately 3:30 PM. E #4 reviewed the records and stated that “the restraints ordered were soft restraints and the flowheets indicated the nurse utilized locking restraints. The staff should have followed the order and used the correct type of least restrictive restraints.””

    Rule C2551. Standard-level.

  • Restraint And Seclusion

    The inspectors’ words, 507 words

    “RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION CFR(s): The CAH must have written policies and procedures regarding the use of restraint and seclusion that are consistent with current standards of practice. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 34824 A. Based on document review and interview, it was determined for 1 of 3 patient’s (Pt #13) clinical records reviewed for violent restraints, the Hospital failed to ensure documentation of a one-hour face to face evaluation was completed, as required. This has the potential to affect all patients placed in violent restraints. Findings include: 1. The Hospital’s policy titled, “Restraints, Use of, SY-DR-010 (3/28/2023),” was reviewed. The policy stated, “... III Responsibilities 1. Physician: ... 2. Does a face-to-face assessment within one (1) hour for violent or self-destructive restraint application per episode....” 2. The clinical record of Pt. #13 was reviewed on 1/31/24. Pt. #13 was admitted on 12/2/23 at 7:31 AM with a chief complaint of “Altered mental status and smoke inhalation.” Pt #13 was placed in 4 point locked restraints due to being a danger to self on 12/3/23 from 11:17 PM. The right wrist and left ankle locking restraint was discontinued on 12/3/23 at 2:00 AM. The left wrist was discontinued at 3:30 AM with the Right ankle restraint being discontinued at 4:00 AM. Pt #13 was put back into 4 point locking restrains at 8:44 AM. The record lacked documentation of a 1 hour face-to-face after Pt #13 was placed back in restraints at 8:44 AM. 3. An interview was conducted with the Quality Improvement Reviewer (E #4) on 1/31/24 during the record review. E #4 verbally agreed the 1-hour face-to-face documentation was not documented on the second restraint event and stated “I thought the face-to-face only had to be done once in 24 hours. I train staff and have been training them wrong.” B. Based on document review and interview, it was determined for 1 of 2 patient’s (Pt #13) clinical records reviewed for chemical restraints, the Hospital failed to ensure a chemical restraint order was placed as required by policy. This has the potential to affect all patients placed in chemical restraints. Findings include: 1. The Hospital’s policy titled, “Restraints, Use of, SY-DR-010 (3/28/2023),” was reviewed. The policy stated, “... V Procedure... 7. Physicians or Advanced Practice Professionals in the Emergency Department. 1. The order for the use of restraints are based on the identification of clinically justified behaviors. Orders include: A. Indication for use. B. Type of restraint....” 2. The clinical record of Pt. #13 was reviewed on 1/31/24. Pt. #13 was admitted on 12/2/23 at 7:31 AM with a chief complaint of “Altered mental status and smoke inhalation.” Pt #13 was given Ativan (anti-anxiety) 0.5mg at 9:37 PM and Geodon (anti-psychotic) 10mg at 10:35 PM as Pt #13 was “agitated/restless.” The record lacked a chemical restraint order. 3. An interview was conducted with the Quality Improvement Reviewer (E #4) on 1/31/24 during the record review. E #4 reviewed the record and stated, “the provider should have ordered a chemical restraint and did not.””

    Rule C2553. Standard-level.

  • Initial Comments - Not A Deficiency Citation

    The inspectors’ words, 216 words

    “On February 6, 2024, the Life Safety Code portion of the Re-Certification Survey was conducted. The surveyor was accompanied during all or portions of the survey walk-through and document review portions of the survey by one or more of the following provider representatives: The System Director Regulatory Compliance The Facility Engineering Manager (FEM) The System Director Facilities Engineering The System Emergency Management and Environment of Care Coordinator (EM/EOC) The survey consisted of the main hospital located on a single site described as follows: St. Joseph Memorial Hospital (Main Building), constructed in 1957, was indicated to be of Type II (222) construction. The facility is fully protected by an automatic sprinkler system. The facility was surveyed as an Existing Health Care occupancy under the 2012 Edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, including Chapter 19. Unless otherwise noted, those code sections listed herein that do not include a reference to a specific NFPA code and year of issue (such as NFPA 70 2011) are taken from the 2012 Edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Unless otherwise noted, all deficiencies cited herein were found through observation during the survey walk-through, staff interview, or document review. The requirements of 42 CFR Subpart 485.623 are NOT MET as evidenced by the deficiencies cited under the following K-Tags.”

    Rule K0000. Standard-level.

  • Fire Alarm System - Out Of Service

    The inspectors’ words, 517 words

    “Fire Alarm System - Out of Service CFR(s): NFPA 101 Fire Alarm - Out of Service Where required fire alarm system is out of services for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period, the authority having jurisdiction shall be notified, and the building shall be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all parties left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire alarm system has been returned to service. 9.6.1.6 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 45539 . Based on document review, the facility failed to establish a proper Fire Watch Training of staff for procedures that must conducted when the “Fire Alarm System” is out of service for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. This deficient practice could affect an indeterminable number of patients, staff and visitors in all Smoke Zones, if staff did not conduct the proper procedures when the fire alarm system was inoperable. Findings include: A. On 02/06/24 at 11:28 AM, Document Review revealed that the facility did not provide complete training records of staff conducting the fire watch for notification procedures, extinguishment training and fire prevention and is not in accordance with the requirements of LSC; Section 9.6.1.6. B. On 02/06/24 at 11:28 AM, Document Review and staff interview, revealed the facility failed to establish a proper written policy indicating the procedures the facility must initiate when a required fire alarm system is out of service for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period, the authority having jurisdiction shall be notified, and the building shall be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all the parties left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire alarm system has been returned to service in accordance with NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 9.6.1.8. Examples of missing Key Directives: 1. Facility provide policy and procedures when the fire alarm system is out of service for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour time frame the facility shall evacuated effected portions of the building or provide an approved Fire Watch. NFPA 101, 2012 Edition Section 9.6.1.6. 2. The Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) shall be notified including: (1) The local fire department (2) IDPH Regional Office. 3. Fire Watch policy and procedures include the following as interpreted by the AHJ and NFPA 101, 2012 Edition Section 3.3.104, Which Reads: “The assignment of a person or persons to an area for the express purpose of notifying the fire department, the building occupants, or both of an emergency; preventing a fire from occurring; extinguishing small fires; or protecting the public from fire or life safety dangers. NFPA 101, 2012 Edition Section 3.3.104 (1) The fire watch is continuous (2) The personnel conducting the fire watch has no other duties. (3) Method of recording and documenting the fire watch (4) Training records of staff conducting the fire watch for notification procedures, extinguishment training and fire prevention. (5) Identification of Staff performing the Fire Watch (6) Access to all spaces provided to Fire Watch Staff This finding was reviewed at the Exit Conference with E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4. .”

    Rule K0346. Standard-level.

  • Sprinkler System - Maintenance And Testing

    The inspectors’ words, 242 words

    “Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing CFR(s): NFPA 101 Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems are inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintaining of Water-based Fire Protection Systems. Records of system design, maintenance, inspection and testing are maintained in a secure location and readily available. a) Date sprinkler system last checked _____________________ b) Who provided system test ____________________________ c) Water system supply source __________________________ Provide in REMARKS information on coverage for any non-required or partial automatic sprinkler system. 9.7.5, 9.7.7, 9.7.8, and NFPA 25 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 45539 . Based on an observation, the facility failed to provide proper maintenance, required clearance at devices, or required maintenance of the automatic sprinkler system. This deficient practice could affect an indeterminable number of patients, staff and visitors in the Lobby Smoke Zone, if the sprinkler system failed to operate properly due to improper maintenance. Findings include: On 02/06/24 at 2:15 PM, while accompanied by E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4., an observation revealed that the Lobby Smoke Zone - Entrance Canopy had one (1) dirty sprinkler head. The sprinkler head cover was missing, the sprinkler head was covered with dirt and lint and was not in accordance with NFPA 25; 2011 Edition, Section 5-2.1.1.1 and NFPA 101; 2012 Edition, Section 9.7. This finding was reviewed at the Exit Conference with E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4. .”

    Rule K0353. Standard-level.

  • Sprinkler System - Out Of Service

    The inspectors’ words, 699 words

    “Sprinkler System - Out of Service CFR(s): NFPA 101 Sprinkler System - Out of Service Where the sprinkler system is impaired, the extent and duration of the impairment has been determined, areas or buildings involved are inspected and risks are determined, recommendations are submitted to management or designated representative, and the fire department and other authorities having jurisdiction have been notified. Where the sprinkler system is out of service for more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period, the building or portion of the building affected are evacuated or an approved fire watch is provided until the sprinkler system has been returned to service. 18.3.5.1, 19.3.5.1, 9.7.5, 15.5.2 (NFPA 25) This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 45539 . Based on document review, the facility failed to establish a proper Fire Watch Policy and Fire Watch Training of staff for procedures that must conducted when the “Sprinkler System” is out of service for more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period. This deficient practice could affect an indeterminable number of staff and visitors in all Smoke Zones, if staff did not conduct the proper procedures when the sprinkler system was inoperable. Findings include: A. On 02/06/24 at 11:28 AM, Document Review and staff interview, revealed that the facility did not provide complete training records of staff conducting the fire watch for notification procedures, extinguishment training and fire prevention and is not in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 9.6.1.6. B. On 02/06/24 at 11:28 AM, Document Review and staff interview, revealed the facility failed to establish a proper written policy indicating the procedures the facility must initiate when a required sprinkler system is out of service for more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period, the authority having jurisdiction shall be notified, and the building shall be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all the parties left unprotected by the shutdown until the sprinkler system has been returned to service in accordance with NFPA 25; Section, 2011 Edition Section 15.5.2(6). Examples of missing Key Directives: 1. Impairment Coordinator is established. NFPA 25, 2011 Edition Section 15.2.1 2. Impairment tags are posted at each fire department connection and control valves. NFPA 25, 2011 Edition Section 15.3.2 3. Where a required automatic sprinkler system is out of service for more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period the impairment coordinator shall arrange for one of the following: NFPA 25, 2011 Edition Section 15.5.2(4): (1) Evacuation of the building or portion of the building affected by the service outage (2) An approved Fire Watch 4. Fire Watch policy and procedures shall include the following as interpreted by the AHJ and NFPA 101, 2012 Edition Section 3.3.104, Which Reads: “The assignment of a person or persons to an area for the express purpose of notifying the fire department, the building occupants, or both of an emergency; preventing a fire from occurring; extinguishing small fires; or protecting the public from fire or life safety dangers. NFPA 101, 2012 Edition Section 3.3.104.: (1) The fire watch is continuous (2) The personnel conducting the fire watch has no other duties (3) Method of recording and documenting the fire watch (4) Training records of staff conducting the fire watch for notification procedures, extinguishment training and fire prevention. (5) Identification of Staff performing the Fire Watch (6) Access to all spaces provided to Fire Watch Staff 5. When the sprinkler is out of service the facility shall notify the local fire department has been notified. NFPA 25, 2011 Edition Section 15.5.2(5) 6. When the sprinkler is out of service the facility shall notify the following: NFPA 25, 2011 Edition Section 15.5.2(6): (1) The insurance carrier (2) The alarm company (3) IDPH Regional Office (4) All other authorities having jurisdiction are notified 7. Restoring System to Service the following provided: (1) Necessary inspections and tests have been conducted to verify that the effected systems are operational (2) Supervisors are notified (3) Fire Department is notified (4) Property Owner or designated representative, Insurance Carrier, Alarm Company, IDPH and other AHJs are notified (5) Impairment tags removed. These findings were reviewed at the Exit Conference with E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4. .”

    Rule K0354. Standard-level.

  • Electrical Equipment - Power Cords And Extens

    The inspectors’ words, 671 words

    “Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extens CFR(s): NFPA 101 Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords Power strips in a patient care vicinity are only used for components of movable patient-care-related electrical equipment (PCREE) assembles that have been assembled by qualified personnel and meet the conditions of 10.2.3.6. Power strips in the patient care vicinity may not be used for non-PCREE (e.g., personal electronics), except in long-term care resident rooms that do not use PCREE. Power strips for PCREE meet UL 1363A or UL 60601-1. Power strips for non-PCREE in the patient care rooms (outside of vicinity) meet UL 1363. In non-patient care rooms, power strips meet other UL standards. All power strips are used with general precautions. Extension cords are not used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure. Extension cords used temporarily are removed immediately upon completion of the purpose for which it was installed and meets the conditions of 10.2.4. 10.2.3.6 (NFPA 99), 10.2.4 (NFPA 99), 400-8 (NFPA 70), 590.3(D) (NFPA 70), TIA 12-5 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 45539 . Based on observations the facility failed to install electrical wiring to ensure the safety of the staff and residents. This deficient practice could affect an indeterminable number of patients, staff and visitors in the Support Core 1, 2 and 5 Smoke Zones, if the electrical wiring started a fire from overloading electrical circuits or electrical shock occurred due to the failure. Findings include: A. On 02/06/24 at 1:28 PM, while accompanied by E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4, an observation revealed that the Support Core 1 Smoke Zone - Hospitalist’s office, was using a surge-protected power strip, in lieu of fixed wiring, to power non-sensitive electrical equipment. The power strip was lying on the floor where it could pose a tripping hazard and was not attached to the wall in accordance with NFPA 70; 2011 Edition, Section 400.8 and CM’S S & C Memo 14-46-SC. B. On 02/06/24 at 1:29 PM, while accompanied by E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4, an observation revealed that the Support Core 1 Smoke Zone - Infusion Manager’s office, was using a surge-protected power strip, in lieu of fixed wiring, to power non-sensitive electrical equipment. The power strip was lying on the floor where it could pose a tripping hazard and was not attached to the wall in accordance with NFPA 70; 2011 Edition, Section 400.8 and CM’S S & C Memo 14-46-SC. C. On 02/06/24 at 1:47 PM, while accompanied by E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4, an observation revealed that the Support Core 5 Smoke Zone - Lab Director’s office, was using a surge-protected power strip, in lieu of fixed wiring, to power non-sensitive electrical equipment. The power strip was lying on the floor where it could pose a tripping hazard and was not attached to the wall in accordance with NFPA 70; 2011 Edition, Section 400.8 and CM’S S & C Memo 14-46-SC. D. On 02/06/24 at 1:56 PM, while accompanied by E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4, an observation revealed that the Support Core 5 Smoke Zone - Same Day Surgery Educator’s office, was using a surge-protected power strip, in lieu of fixed wiring, to power non-sensitive electrical equipment. The power strip was lying on the floor where it could pose a tripping hazard and was not attached to the wall in accordance with NFPA 70; 2011 Edition, Section 400.8 and CM’S S & C Memo 14-46-SC. E. On 02/06/24 at 2:43 PM, while accompanied by E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4, an observation revealed that the Support Core 2 Smoke Zone - Lab Director’s office, was using six (6) surge-protected power strips, in lieu of fixed wiring, to power non-sensitive electrical equipment. The power strips were lying on the floor where they could pose a tripping hazard and were not attached to the wall in accordance with NFPA 70; 2011 Edition, Section 400.8 and CM’S S & C Memo 14-46-SC. These findings were reviewed at the Exit Conference with E-1, E-2, E-3 and E-4. .”

    Rule K0920. Standard-level.

All 3 inspections in the last three years
Inspections on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Feb 6, 2024Standard inspection7 deficiencies cited
Feb 6, 2024Standard inspection5 deficiencies cited
Feb 1, 2024Complaint inspectionNo deficiencies cited

How do patients fare?

  • CMS gives no overall : “There are too few measures or measure groups reported to calculate a star rating or measure group score.”
  • Of the measures behind its , CMS counts against the national value: mortality, 0 better and 0 worse of 1; safety of care, 0 better and 0 worse of 2; readmission, 0 better and 0 worse of 3.
  • Patients rate it 4 of 5 in CMS’s patient survey (110 surveys completed, Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, and 80% would definitely recommend it.
  • Infections, compared by CMS with the national benchmark (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): catheter urinary tract infections (CAUTI), no different than national benchmark; C. diff infections, no different than national benchmark.
  • Readmissions within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2025): COPD 19.8%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
  • After outpatient care, compared by CMS: unplanned hospital visits after a colonoscopy, no different than the national rate; unplanned hospital visits after outpatient surgery, no different than expected.
  • Emergency department patients spent a median of 115 minutes there before leaving (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025), and 1% left before being seen.
  • 70% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock got the care CMS measures, SEP-1 (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025).
Ratings and measures, as published
MeasureRating
Overall ratingCMS’s overall hospital quality star rating, 1 to 5Not rated
Patient survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of the hospital’s patients (HCAHPS), 1 to 54 of 5

Is it certified, and in good standing?

  • Medicare-certified critical access hospital since May 1, 2004.
  • Ownership: voluntary non-profit - private.
  • It is not accredited by a private organisation, so the state carries out its routine inspections for Medicare.
  • Cited at in the last three years: it didn’t meet a whole condition of Medicare’s rules for hospitals.
  • Voluntary non-profit - Private.
Source:

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.
Source:

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.
  • In CMS’s patient survey, patients rate how well its nurses communicated 4 of 5.
  • 97% of its health care workers got a flu shot (Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025).
Source:

CMS, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital and Timely and Effective Care - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Who owns it?

  • Southern Illinois Healthcare Enterprises Inc. owns 100% directly since Jan 5, 1995.
  • Southern Illinois Hospital Services runs it.
  • 16 owners or officers are people: Morton P Levine (corporate director); Robert L Mees (corporate director); Edna M Simpson (corporate director); Kathleen B Fralish (corporate director); Warren P Ladner (corporate director); Warren P Ladner (managing employee (on the payroll)); George M O’neill (corporate director); Debra L Braunling-Mcmorrow (corporate director); Daniel Booth (corporate director); W E Basanta (corporate director); Michael P Tison (corporate director); Austin A Lane (corporate director); Steven R Sabens (corporate director); Shannon S Hartke (corporate director); John D Antes (corporate director); John D Antes (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.
Source:

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.

Organisations CMS lists
OrganisationRoleShareSince
Southern Illinois Healthcare Enterprises Inc.Owns 5% or more directly100%Jan 5, 1995
Southern Illinois Hospital ServicesRuns it (operational or managerial control)100%Nov 12, 2007

How does it compare nearby?

  • Of the 2 hospitals CMS lists in Jackson County, 1 has an overall star rating from CMS: 1 rated 1 of 5.
  • CMS gives this hospital no overall star rating to compare.
Source:

CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

1 compared
PlaceOverall star rating
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale1

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.
  • In its September 2026 release CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for death and readmission rates, though it gives the rates.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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