PruittHealth- Rock Hill

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Apr 21, 2023

  Based on observation, interviews, record review, document review, facility policy review, and review of manufacturer's information for the facility's wheelchair securement system, the facility failed to properly secure Resident (R)225 in the facility's transportation van while transporting the resident back to the facility following an appointment. On 10/14/2022, at approximately 2:30 PM, the Van Driver placed R225 in the facility van, securing the wheelchair in the back, locking the wheelchair brakes, and placing the lap belt on the resident, but did not secure the front of the wheelchair. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 19, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure sanitary conditions were maintained in the kitchen by positioning a garbage/refuse cart containing visible waste in close proximity to clean food service items during active tray assembly in one (1) of one (1) kitchen observed. This practice created the potential for contamination of clean trays and plate covers and increased the risk for foodborne illness and infection transmission.Findings include:Record review of facility policy titled, Waste Disposal: Dietary Services last revised 04/11/16 revealed, It is the policy of PruittHealth for the Dietary Department to dispose of waste in an effective manner in order to prevent a breeding place for insects, rodents, and transmission of diseases. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Feb 19, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to maintain the refuse disposal area in a sanitary and safe manner by failing to ensure dumpster doors remained closed in two (2) of two (2) dumpsters observed. The facility's failure to keep refuse container doors closed had the potential to attract pests and create unsanitary conditions, increasing the risk of environmental contamination.Findings include:Review of facility policy titled, Waste Disposal: Dietary Services, last revised 04/11/2016, revealed, It is the policy of PruittHealth for the Dietary Department to dispose of waste in an effective manner in order to prevent a breeding place for insects, rodents, and transmission of diseases. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Feb 19, 2026

  Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain 1 of 1 laundry washers in a safe operating condition. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that 2 filters were cleaned daily for the UniMac washer.Findings include:On 02/18/26 at approximately 10:00 AM, a tour of the laundry room revealed that 2 of 2 filters on the Unimac washer were dusty and filled with black debris. A manufacturer's sign posted below the filters reads, clean filter daily.Review of an Alliance Laundry Systems Washer Manufacturer guidelines revealed: Maintenance End of Day4. If applicable, clean the AC invert drive filter. a. Remove the external plastic cover which contains the filter. b. Remove the foam filter from the cover.c. Wash the filter with warm water and allow air to dry. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF578Feb 19, 2026

  Based on review of the facility policy, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) accurately reflected the Resident's Advance Directives. Specifically Resident (R)23 and (R)128 did not have advance directives that matched their Physician Orders. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Advanced Directives: South Carolina last revised on [DATE], revealed, This healthcare center recognizes the right of patients/residents to control decisions related to their medical care. Advanced Directives relate to the provision of care when the patient/resident lacks the capacity to make healthcare decisions. Advanced Directives executed in accordance with state law will be honored by the healthcare center. Procedure: 5. […]