PruittHealth- Orangeburg

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Jul 29, 2026

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure that physician orders were transcribed and implemented for Resident (R)30, one of three residents reviewed for hospitalizations. On 06/28/26, after R30 reported chest pain, the nurse did not transcribe the physician's orders to monitor vital signs every six hours and to report any abnormal findings or recurrence of chest pain. R30 was admitted to the hospital on [DATE] for congestive heart failure exacerbation. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Dec 13, 2023

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to serve food at the appropriate/preferred temperature in 1 of 1 main kitchen. Findings include: The facility did not provide a policy on proper cooking, reheating temperatures, or proper holding temperatures. During an observation on 12/11/23 at 11:24 PM, of Cook 2 taking food temperatures on the steam table revealed the following: Onion rings - 140 degrees Fahrenheit (F) Fish fillets- 130 degrees F Steamed Cabbage- 110 degrees F Purred Cabbage-150 degrees F Purred fish- 130 degrees F During an interview on 12/11/23 at 11:30 AM, Cook 2 stated she only went by what the thermometer told her and the thermometers do not work properly. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 13, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to label and date foods, discard expired foods and failed to maintain a clean ice machine, in 1 of 1 main kitchen. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Food Ordering, Receiving and Storage revised [DATE] revealed, Policy Statement: It is the policy of PruittHealth that food will be routinely ordered and received from approved corporate vendors who obtain food from regulated and reputable sources to ensure food safety. The corporate office maintains a list of approved vendors. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 21, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure expired food items were removed from the walk-in refrigerator and dented cans were removed from the dry storage for 1 of 1 main kitchen. The findings included: On [DATE] at 03:32 PM, a brief initial tour of the kitchen with the second shift Head Cook, observation of the kitchen walk-in refrigerator revealed two (2) Sara [NAME] Sweet Hawaiian Rolls with an out of date [DATE] and two (2) Sara [NAME] Honey Wheat Bread with an out of date [DATE]. Observation of dry storage room revealed two (2) canned goods, 6lb 10oz Gehls Mild Cheddar Cheese sauce, which have been compromised or punctured. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Dec 13, 2023

  Based on review of facility policy, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure expired medications, and insulin pens were labeled and stored according to manufacturers recommendations in 2 of 4 medication carts and 1 of 2 treatment carts. Findings include: Review of the undated facility policy titled, Medication Storage in the Healthcare Centers states, Policy Statement: Medications and biological's are stored safely, securely, and properly following manufacturer's recommendations or those of the supplier. 3. Nurses are required to check all medications for deterioration and expiration before administration. Nurses are also required to inspect medications storage facilities, including medication carts, routinely. 11. […]