Pruitthealth - Eastside

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Jan 20, 2022

  Based on interview, record review, facility document review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Prevention of Patient, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Mistreatment, and Misappropriation of Property, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical abuse from Resident (R) (#79) for three of seven sampled residents reviewed for abuse (R13, R19, and R6). An altercation between R79 and R13 resulted in actual harm to R13 when he sustained an eyebrow laceration requiring repair and an orbital floor closed fracture. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Prevention of Patient, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Mistreatment, and Misappropriation of Property, revised 10/27/20, indicated, It is the policy . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 22, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policies titled Foodborne Illnesses, Labeling, Dating, and Storage, Pot/Pan Washing and Sanitation, and Food Temperatures, the facility failed to thaw meat properly to prevent a foodborne illness, failed to clean a floor fan to prevent food contamination, failed to label and date opened food items, failed to discard leftover foods by the use by date, failed to demonstrate the proper usage of the three-compartment sink to prevent foodborne illness, and failed to properly maintain all food items on the steam table above 135 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to prevent bacteria growth. The deficient practices had the potential to place 78 residents who received an oral diet from the kitchen at risk of contracting a foodborne illness. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Sep 22, 2024

  Based on observation, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policies titled Infection Control Precautions for Dressing Change, Clean Procedures, and Using the Treatment Cart and Infection Prevention-Hand Hygiene, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed during wound care for one of two residents (R) (R28) reviewed for wound care. The deficient practice had the potential to increase the probability of R28 contracting an infection in his current wound. Findings include: A review of the facility's undated policy titled Infection Control Precautions for Dressing Change, Clean Procedures, and Using the Treatment Cart revealed the Procedure section included 15. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 21, 2023

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and a review of the facility's policies titled, Labeling, Dating, Leftovers, Food Temperatures, Refrigeration/Freezer Temperatures, and Storage, and Pot/Pan Washing and Sanitation, the facility failed to ensure food items in the refrigerator were properly labeled, dated, and discarded; failed to ensure the dish machine had a final rinse temperature at or above 180 degrees for proper sanitization; failed to properly wash food processor bowl, lid, and blade between pureed food items to prevent cross contamination; failed to properly use the three-compartment sink to properly sanitize dishware; failed to ensure all food items on the steam table were held at or above 135 degrees to prevent foodborne illness; and failed to ensure all refrigerators… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF882Feb 2, 2021

  Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a qualified Infection Preventionist was on staff, creating the potential for an ineffective infection prevention program. The facility census was 73. Findings include: During interview on 02/05/21 at 9:50 a.m., the facility's Administrator identified the Director of Nursing (DON) as the person responsible for coordinating the implementation and updating the facility's infection control practices. The DON was not present during the survey process. In another interview on 02/05/21 at 12:38 p.m., the Administrator confirmed the DON had not completed the required Infection Preventionist certification/training. […]