Pruitthealth - Decatur

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 4, 2026

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to protect clean linen from cross-contamination. This deficient practice had the potential to affect two of two floors. The census was 135 residents.Findings include: Observation and interview on 03/02/2026 at 1:32 PM with Laundry Aide WW revealed Laundry Aid WW delivering clothes on a partially covered laundry cart. She confirmed that she was delivering to the first floor and acknowledged that she should be utilizing the transportation cart that was enclosed. However, she opted to use the laundry sorting cart due to concerns regarding her back, as it was difficult for her to push. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 3, 2023

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Transmission-Based Isolation Precautions Policy, the facility failed to ensure infection control measures were appropriately implemented and maintained related to Transmission Based Precautions (TBP) for two out of two residents, Resident (R)44 and R84 who were reviewed for TBP. The facility also failed to ensure that the laundry facility kept clean laundry separated from dirty laundry. These failures had the potential to affect all 131 residents in the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Mar 4, 2026

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to store potentially hazardous chemicals so that they were not accessible to cognitively impaired residents. Specifically, a can of cleanser powder was left on a handrail accessible to residents on the first floor.Findings include: Observation on 03/04/2026 at 5:28 AM of the second-floor hallway revealed a 21 ounce can of 'name brand' cleanser deodorizing powder placed on the handrail by a resident's room with no staff or housekeeping cart in sight. Interview on 03/04/2026 at 5:31 AM with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) SS confirmed the can of powder was in the hallway and that it should not be there. She stated she was not sure why it was left there. […]

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

  Based on observations, record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policies titled, Labeling, Dating, and Storage and Foodborne Illness, the facility failed to dispose of expired food items in the kitchen. The deficient practice had the potential to affect the 124 residents (R) receiving food from the kitchen. The facility's census was 130. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Labeling, Dating, and Storage revised [DATE] documented under Policy Statement: It is the policy of [name of facility] for all partners who assist in handling, preparing, serving, and storing food and beverage items to follow the proper procedures for labeling, dating, and storage to ensure proper food safety. […]

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

  Based on observations, record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policies titled, Infection Prevention-Hand Hygiene, Handwashing and Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), the facility failed to place one of 19 residents (R) (R88) with wounds on EBP and failed to perform hand hygiene while serving meals in the dining room. The deficient practices had the potential to cause infection for R88 and other facility residents. The facility census was 130. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Infection Prevention-Hand Hygiene revised 10/15/2024 documented under Policy Statement: [name of facility] partners will improve hand hygiene practices and reduce Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) . D. Indications Requiring Hand Wash or Hand Rub 1. […]