Pruitthealth - Creekside

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Pruitthealth - Creekside, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 4, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of facility policies titled Labeling, Dating, and Storage and Pot/Pan Washing and Sanitation the facility failed to ensure food items were properly wrapped, dated, and labeled; failed to ensure food serving utensil storage was free from debris; failed to ensure personal items were stored off of the food preparation table to prevent contamination; and failed to ensure dietary staff could properly sanitize dishware in the three compartment sink to prevent food borne illness. The deficient practice had the potential to affect 54 out of 54 residents that received an oral diet. Findings include: 1. Review of the policy titled Labeling, Dating, and Storage dated 11/11/2022 under the section titled Procedure revealed, 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814May 4, 2025

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to properly maintain the condition for one of three dumpsters to ensure it was free from holes which exposed garbage and failed to ensure the drainage plug was in place to prevent potential biohazards from outflow. The facility census was 54 residents. Findings include: Observation on 5/2/2025 at 8:42 am of the facility's dumpsters revealed there were two areas where the dumpsters were located. One area was near the dietary department which had two dumpsters, and the other area was on the opposite side of the building for nursing usage. Continued observation of the dumpsters on the dietary side revealed the dumpster on the right-hand side had a hole the size of a softball on the front bottom lower right hand corner. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880May 4, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interview, record review, and review of the facility policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), the facility failed to ensure staff followed EBP for one of 18 residents (R) (R35) on EBP during high-contact activities. This failure had the potential to increase the risk of the spread of infections. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions, revised 4/30/2024, revealed the Policy Statement was It is the policy of this facility to implement enhanced barrier precautions for the prevention of transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms. […]