Bryan County HLTH & Rehab CTR

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Bryan County HLTH & Rehab CTR, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Apr 1, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled Preparation of Pureed Foods for Residents with Dysphagia, the facility failed to ensure that pureed foods were prepared according to standardized recipes and professional food service standards for residents (R) requiring texture modified diets. This deficient practice had the potential to affect nine residents receiving pureed diets.Findings Include:Review of the undated policy titled Preparation of Pureed' foods for the Residents with Dysphagia, revealed under the Moist and Consistency section, to add appropriate liquids to achieve proper consistency: broth, milk, gravy or approved thickened liquids. It was revealed under the Nutritional Adequacy section to ensure meals meet residents' nutritional needs. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 1, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled Food Storage, the facility failed to ensure that all foods were properly labeled, dated, and discarded, and failed to ensure the cleanliness of kitchen equipment used in the preparation of food for residents. Failure to follow this policy resulted in improper food storage and unsanitary food preparation practices. This deficient practice had the potential to place 83 residents (R) who received an oral diet at risk of contracting a foodborne illness.Findings include:A review of the facility's undated policy titled Food Storage, documented under Food Service Employees, Stock is rotated so that older items are used first. Products are dated to assure First In- First Out procedures are followed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Apr 1, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and the facility policy, Outside Dumpster Policy the facility failed to ensure the outdoor garbage and refuse area was maintained in a sanitary manner, creating the potential for harboring pests and insects. Findings include:A review of the facility's undated policy titled Outside Dumpster Policy revealed several key requirements. Under General Waste Disposal, dumpster lids must remain closed at all times after use, and trash bags must not be left on the ground or outside the dumpster. In Approved Waste Only, only designated general trash may be disposed of in outside dumpsters. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 13, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews and review of the facility policy titled, Food Storage, the facility failed to ensure that all opened food was labeled and dated. The deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who were on an oral diet. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Food Storage revealed under POLICY: It is the policy of the Food and Nutrition Department that food storage occur in a strictly defined manner as outlined in the procedures below, PURPOSE: To prevent the transmission of disease carrying organisms. ACTION: .2. Stock is rotated so that older items are used first. Products are dated to assure First-In, First-Out procedure is followed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Apr 13, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Standard Precautions the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed for two of eight residents (R) (R37 and R84) during wound care, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed when disposing of used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and the facility also failed to ensure infection surveillance was conducted monthly. The deficient practices had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. […]