Pruitthealth - Fairburn

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 22, 2025

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure food items were properly dated, labeled, and stored; failed to ensure an ice machine was free from a black spotted substance; and failed to perform proper hand hygiene while handling food to prevent contamination. The deficient practice had the potential to affect 68 of 68 residents that received an oral diet. Findings include: During the initial walk-through observation and interview on [DATE] at 9:00 am with the Dietary Manager (DM) revealed the seasonings were not dated, items such as lemon juice and imitation vanilla extract were not properly stored, the sugar bin was not labeled or dated, and two flour bins had expired dates. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF847Oct 5, 2023

  Based on resident, resident representative, and staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's arbitration agreement, the facility failed to inform three of three sampled residents (Resident (R) 64, R30 and R9) and/or their resident representatives reviewed for arbitration agreements that signed arbitration agreements, that the provisions of this agreement shall remain in effect after any other agreements between the parties have been terminated, and this agreement shall survive the death of a patient. Findings Include: Review of a blank copy of the facility's Arbitration Agreement, provided by the facility, indicated, . Scope of Agreement. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658May 22, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review and review of the facility policy titled, Intravenous (IV) Antibiotic Therapy, the facility failed to provide care that met professional standards for one of two residents (R) (R124) receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotics therapy. The deficient practice has the potential to place R124 at risk for lack of healing of infection, clotting of IV line, and sepsis. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy reviewed 7/2/2024 revealed under Procedure: .10. Policy and procedures for the specific infusion access device will be followed unless specific physician orders are present.14. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804May 22, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policies, How to Puree Food and Puree Vegetable Blend - 4 ounces (oz), the facility failed to follow a recipe and use measurement devices when preparing puree food for three of seven residents receiving a puree diet. The deficient practice had the potential to result in inconsistent texture modification, nutritional imbalance, and increased risk of aspiration. Findings include: Review of the undated facility's policy titled How to Puree Food documented under the section Preparation Steps: 1. depending on the resident's dietary restrictions follow the proper recipe and . 5. if required, for hot foods as a small amount of hot liquid, such as gravy, sauce, or cooking liquid, to be cooked with hot food. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Oct 5, 2023

  Based on resident and staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Grievance: Healthcare Center, the facility failed to act to resolve resident council grievances regarding the facility failing to serve food that was palatable and hot at meals for 13 of 18 sampled residents (Resident (R)12, R21, R64, R41, R32, R33, R7, R30, R9, R55, R3, R11 and R20) who attended the monthly Resident Council meetings. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled, Grievance: Healthcare Center, revision date 11/21/2022, specified, The Administrator of each healthcare center serves as its grievance official and is responsible for the following: overseeing the grievance process; receiving and tracking grievances through to the conclusion; leading necessary… […]