PruittHealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at PruittHealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Nov 18, 2022

  Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)1 was monitored to ensure safety during an outdoor, facility hosted, event and prevent elopement from the facility for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for elopement. On November 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM, the Administrator was provided an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template indicating on November 5, 2022 at approximately 11:45 PM, R1 had a successful, unwitnessed elopement from the facility parking lot. R1 was attending a facility hosted event in the parking lot when he was left unsupervised. At approximately 11:45 AM on November 5, 2022, R1 was last seen at the facility's event. On November 5, 2022, at approximately 12:10 PM, R1 was found in the lobby of the Hospital's Emergency Department (ED). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880May 13, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, facility policy review, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for five (5) out of five (5) sampled residents (Resident (R)33, R37, R73, R75 and R188). Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program Surveillance Reporting dated 11/30/23, revealed, It is the policy of this facility to establish and maintain an Infection Control Program than includes detection, prevention and control of the transmission of disease and infection among patients/residents and partners . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Jul 27, 2023

  Based on review of facility policy, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that medications were secured, that outdated medications were removed from active storage and that medications were labeled as to opened and/or expiration date for 6 of 8 medication storage areas with expired medications and/or unlocked medication carts. Finding include: Review of a facility policy titled, Medication Storage in the Healthcare Centers, with a reviewed date of 07/11/22, states, Medications and biologicals are stored safely, securely, and properly following manufacturer's recommendation or those of the supplier. Medication rooms, carts, and medication supplies are locked or attended by persons with authorized access . Multi-dose containers of injectables . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 27, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure foods that are stored in the freezer, dry storage, emergency storage and resident dietary rooms were labeled with contents and open date and discarded after the manufacturer's expiration date. Findings Include: Review of the facility ' s policy titled, Food Ordering, Receiving, and Storage, with an effective date of [DATE], reveals It is the policy of PruittHealth that food will be routinely ordered and received from approved corporate vendors who obtain food from regulated and reputable sources to ensure safety. Storage and Rotation Guidelines: FIFO: first in, first out. Stock should be rotated utilizing this principle. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Jul 27, 2023

  Based on review of facility policy, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an excessive build-up of lint was removed from 2 of 2 clothes dryers. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Dryer Vent: Complete In-House System Cleaning, states, Confirm that the lint is removed from the stack and inside the dryer. It is a fire hazard and a code violation if this is not maintained. Inside and Behind Dryer and Drum: Pull the front covers off the dryers and clean the entire area. A shop vac or air compressor works best for this task. Lint Catch/Screens Lint Catchers should be cleaned after each load. Every few months, remove the lint catch and with a bristle brush, wash the screen clean. […]