Pruitthealth - The Lodge, LLC

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 16, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled Food Preparation and Service, the facility failed to discard food by the expiration date, label and date leftovers, and store dishwasher crates off of the floor. These deficient practices had the potential to promote foodborne illnesses associated with bacterial growth and cross-contamination for 67 of 73 residents receiving an oral diet. Findings include: Review of the facility's undated policy titled Food Preparation and Service revealed, Food service employees shall prepare and serve food in a manner that complies with safe food handling practices. The Leftover Food section included . 4. Leftover food must be covered, labeled, and dated. 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 20, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure all hot food items were held above 135 degrees on the steam table to prevent food borne illness. The facility also failed to ensure that all expired foods were removed from the cooler located in the main kitchen as well as ensuring that all food was labeled and dated. This deficient practice had the potential to effect 79 of 88 resident that receive regular or mechanical soft textured diet. Findings include: Observation on [DATE] at 11:46 p.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 16, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policies titled Cleaning and Disinfection of Resident-Care Items and Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Administration of IV (intravenous) Medications, the facility failed to properly cover resident personal care items when not in use on two of four halls (Hall 200 and Hall 300) and ensure infection control processes were followed during medication administration for three of five residents (R) (R183, R187, and R188) observed for medication administration. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Oct 24, 2024

  Based on staff interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled Abuse Policy and Procedure, the facility failed to report an injury of unknown origin, specifically left acute distal tibial and fibular fractures, within the required time frame for one of three sampled residents (R) (R3). Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Abuse Policy and Procedure, with a revision date of 2020, revealed all allegations of abuse involving abuse along with injuries of unknown origin are reported immediately to the charge nurse and/or administrator of the facility along with other officials in accordance with State law through established guidelines. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Jun 24, 2021

  Based on observations, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to follow Transmission Based Precautions (TBP) related to wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent potential exposure for new admission residents on isolation precautions, in two of seven rooms (408 and 412) on the 400 Hall Isolation Unit. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled Health Management Quarantine and Isolation Protocol, dated 11/13/2020 revealed, Quarantine and Isolation Protocol revealed Quarantine for COVID-19 should last for a period of 14 days after the potential exposure. […]