Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place a Prospera Co

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place a Prospera Co, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF760Aug 1, 2024

  Based on record review, review of the facility reported incident investigation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents remained free from significant medication errors for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #1) receiving insulin. Failure to administer insulin according to a physician's order may have contributed to Resident #1's hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar level) and hospitalization . This citation is considered past noncompliance based on review of the corrective action the facility implemented immediately following the incident. Findings include: The surveyor determined a deficient practice existed on 07/30/24. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689May 9, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, review of the facility reported incident investigation, and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure an environment free of hazards for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #1) injured while consuming a hot beverage. Failure to place the hot beverage lid securely to the cup resulted in an injury to Resident #1. This citation is considered past non-compliance based on review of the corrective action the facility implemented immediately following the incident. Findings include: Interviews with Resident #1 occurred on the morning of 05/09/24. The resident stated she likes the lid of her hot beverages loosened to allow them to cool and staff assist her with the hot beverages. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 30, 2025

  Based on observation, review of manufacturer's instructions and staff interview, the facility failed to sanitize surfaces in 1 of 1 facility kitchen. Failure to ensure the concentration of quaternary (quat) sanitizing solution is within manufacturer's guidelines may result in an incorrect solution concentration. Inadequate sanitization of the kitchen surfaces places residents at risk for foodborne illness. Findings include: Review of the manufacturer's instructions for Ecolab's Oasis 146 Multi-Quat Sanitizer occurred on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 30, 2025

  Based on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow standards of infection control and prevention for 5 of 13 sampled residents (Resident #20, #30, #36, #38 and #200) and one supplemental resident (Resident #2) observed during cares and medication pass. Failure to practice infection control standards related to enhanced barrier precautions (EBP), droplet precautions, and hand hygiene, has the potential to spread infection throughout the facility. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Hand Hygiene occurred on 01/28/25. This policy, revised on 03/29/22, stated, . Policy: . All employees in patient cares areas . will adhere to . Hand Hygiene . 3 After bodily Fluid/Glove Removal . according to standard precautions . 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Jan 18, 2024

  42397 Based on observation, review of facility policy, review of food temperature logs, review of resident council meeting minutes, and resident, family, and staff interviews, the facility failed to serve hot foods at palatable temperatures on 3 of 3 units (Pine Ride, [NAME] Hills, and Eagle Bend). Failure to serve foods at a temperature acceptable to residents may result in decreased intake, weight loss, and inadequate nutrition. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Food Temperature Monitoring - Food and Nutrition Services occurred on 01/18/24. This policy, revised 12/21/23, stated, . Proper holding temperature - Temperature required for food safety ( . hot food > [greater than] 135 degrees Fahrenheit) . Proper serving temperature - A temperature that is . […]