PruittHealth - Pickens

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 5, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure food was properly labeled and sealed to prevent contamination and the potential for development of foodborne illness. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 27 out of 27 residents who receive meals prepared in and served from the facility's kitchen. Findings include: Review of the undated facility policy titled Storage Guidelines Quick Reference documented, All foods must be dated with a received date and once it is opened, an opened date. For items prepared in the kitchen, label item with a use by date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 30, 2022

  Based on facility observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen sanitation was maintained in food preparation areas. Findings include: Facility Policy on Pot/Pan Washing and Sanitation, last reviewed 11/16/20, was provided on 9/30/22. It stated in pertinent part: It is the policy of (facility company) that equipment and utensils are cleaned and sanitized appropriately after use to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for food preparation. Inspect for cleanliness and store pots and pans inverted in a clean, dry, protected area. Keep pots and pans area clean and free of clutter. Facility Policy on Dishroom Sanitation, last reviewed 8/3/17, was provided on 9/30/22. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF802Jun 30, 2021

  Based on record review, interviews, and observations the facility failed to ensure sufficient staff was available in the kitchen to provide timely service of meals for all residents who received meals from the kitchen. There was only one staff person in the kitchen to prepare and serve a noon meal, causing the meal to be over one hour past the scheduled time. This failure potentially affected all of the facility's 36 residents. Findings include: An observation on 06/27/21, at approximately 11:00 AM, the Dietary Manager (DM) was in the kitchen alone making lunch. At this time, the DM confirmed there were no other staff members helping. S/he stated they had resigned the day before. The DM said s/he called other dietary staff to come in and work, but no one answered their phones. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 30, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to conduct kitchen operations in a safe and sanitary affecting all residents who receive food from the facility kitchen. This failure placed all residents at risk for potential food-borne illnesses. The facility census was 36 residents. Findings include: During the initial kitchen tour on 06/27/21 at 11:00 AM the following observations were made: The handwashing sink, for Kitchen Staff, did not have hot water. Inside one of the refrigerators, there was a dried pool of an unknown liquid on the refrigerator floor. The outside of the refrigerator, the upright freezer, the closed tray carts, and the steam table had dried spills of unknown substances on the front of the doors. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Jun 19, 2023

  Based on review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Administration, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to monitor blood glucose levels as ordered by the Physician for residents diagnosed with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for 6 of 6 residents reviewed. Resident (R)1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 did not have blood glucose monitored on 6/15/23 as documented on their Medication Administration Record (MAR). Findings include: A review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Administration, with a revision date of 10/27/2020, revealed, It is the policy of PruittHealth that the procedures outlined in this policy must be followed to aid oxidation and utilization of blood sugar by the tissues and to control the blood sugar levels in resident/patients with diabetes… […]