Pruitthealth - Washington

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 1, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Labeling, Dating, and Storage, the facility failed to ensure opened food items in the walk-in refrigerator, stand-alone freezer, and dry storage area were labeled, dated, and discarded by expiration date. In addition, the facility failed to ensure sanitary condition in the kitchen. The deficient practices had the potential to affect 44 out of the 45 residents who were on an oral diet.Findings Include:Review of facility's policy titled Labeling, Dating, and Storage revised date 11/11/2022 revealed in Procedures section, 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 20, 2024

  Based on observation, staff interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled Cleaning Schedule Policy, the facility failed to maintain the ice machine in a clean, sanitary manner. The deficient practice had the potential to cause illness to 43 out of 45 residents who consumed an oral diet. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Cleaning Schedule Policy dated 9/29/2022 under the Policy Statement revealed, It is the policy of [Name] that the Dietary Manager prepares a list of all cleaning tasks and posts them in the Dietary Department. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Nov 20, 2024

  Based on observations and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) were maintained to provide a clean and comfortable environment for 11 of 31 resident rooms (Rooms 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21). Findings include: Observation of the filtration system in the PTAC on 11/17/2024 at 2:27 pm in room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed a fuzzy, grayish brown substance in and on the filter surface. Upon pulling out the filter, debris was also noted down inside the PTAC unit where the filter was housed. Observation of the filtration system in the PTAC on 11/17/2024 at 2:36 pm in room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed a fuzzy, grayish brown substance in and on the filter surface. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Nov 20, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of facility's policy titled Care Plans, the facility failed to follow a care plan for one of two residents (R) R42 reviewed for oxygen. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Care Plans with dated 7/27/2023 under the section titled Definitions revealed, Person-Centered Care Focus is on the patient/resident as the center of control. Supports each resident in making his or her own choices. Includes making an effort to understand what each patient/resident is communicating, verbally and nonverbally, to identify what is important to each resident with regards to daily routines and preferred activities and having and understanding of the resident's life before coming to reside in the health care center. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF695Nov 20, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled Oxygen Administration, the facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered, provide documentation of monitoring for respiratory status, and to record oxygen saturation and nebulization treatments as ordered for one of two residents (R) R42 reviewed for oxygen. The deficient practice had the potential to affect R42's quality of life. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Oxygen Administration dated 8/2/2023 Policy Statement revealed, It is the policy of [Name] to provide oxygen safely and accurately to appropriate patients/residents. […]