PruittHealth- North Augusta

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at PruittHealth- North Augusta, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Apr 10, 2023

  Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to prevent neglect to a Resident (R)9, diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and history of wandering. R9 had a successful elopement from the facility on 08/28/22 around 1:55 PM. R9 was noticed wandering outside of the building unsupervised by an employee. Once noticed, the employee attempted to get R9's attention, but he ran into a wooded area adjacent to the facility after being called. R9 was found by the police after receiving a call from a neighbor stating R9 was in their back yard, approximately 0.2 miles away from facility. R9 was dressed in pajamas and the weather was undocumented. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Apr 10, 2023

  Based on record review, interviews, and the review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to a Resident (R)9, diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and history of wandering. R9 had a successful elopement from the facility on 08/28/22 around 1:55 PM. R9 was noticed wandering outside of the building unsupervised by an employee. Once noticed, the employee attempted to get R9's attention, but he ran into a wooded area adjacent to the facility after being called. R9 was found by the police after receiving a call from a neighbor stating R9 was in their back yard, approximately 0.2 miles away from facility. R9 was dressed in pajamas and the weather was undocumented. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Jul 27, 2023

  Based on job description and interviews the facility failed to have qualified staff (Dietary Manager (DM)) with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out food and nutrition services. This had the potential to affect all 96 census residents of the facility. Findings include: Review of the facility's job description titled, Position Description, revised on 01/16, indicated the job purpose of the DM plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing the center and as directed by the Administrator. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF602Feb 29, 2024

  Based on interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure narcotic pain medication that was ordered for 3 (Residents (R)1, R2, and R3) of 4 sampled residents was not misappropriated by staff. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Freedom from Patient Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Mistreatment and Misappropriation of Property Mission Statement, revised on 11/21/2016, revealed, It is the mission of [name of the facility] and its affiliated providers actively to preserve each patient's right to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and misappropriation of patients property. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jul 27, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and review of facility laundry records, the facility failed to ensure staff adhered to wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for residents in contact and droplet isolation for two (Resident (R)147 and R76) of two residents. The facility also failed to ensure that daily hot water temperatures were maintained in the laundry. This failure has the potential to spread blood borne pathogens. Findings include: 1. Observation on 07/25/23 at 7:45 AM revealed Resident (R)147 had an isolation cart outside his room. The signage on the cart indicated the resident was on contact and droplet precautions. The signage gave directions for the staff to perform hand hygiene, don mask, gown, and gloves before entering the resident's room. […]