Woodruff County Health Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Woodruff County Health Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Sep 18, 2025

  Based on interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the environment remained free from avoidable accident hazards, and that adequate supervision was provided during transfers for one (Resident #107) of eight residents reviewed for accidents and supervision. Specifically, the facility did not ensure staff followed safe transfer procedures using a mechanical lift, which resulted in injury to the resident. The findings include: A review of Resident #107's Face Sheet revealed Resident #107 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included a fracture of the right femur leg bone, a disease caused from narrowing blood vessels reducing the blood flow to the legs and feet, and dementia. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 10, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the freezer, refrigerator and dry storage area were covered, sealed, and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; failed to ensure leftover food items were used in a manner to maintain food quality, expired food item was promptly removed/discarded by the expiration or use by dates to prevent potential for bacteria growth for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen and cold food was maintained at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit on pans of ice on the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 24, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure kitchen equipment was maintained in a sanitary manner, food was dated, and stored per manufacturer's instructions to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. This failed practice had the potential to effect 74 residents (Total Census: 79) who received meals from the kitchen based on a list provided by the Dietary Manager on 9/22/21. The findings are: 1. On 09/20/21 at 10:02 A.M., the following observations were made in the kitchen: a. There was a brownish sticky residue on the internal vent of the microwave. Dietary Employee #1 was asked to describe what she saw in the microwave and she said, It needs to be cleaned. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Sep 18, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement infection control practices in accordance with Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) requirements for two (Resident #1 and Resident #2) of five residents reviewed for infection control, and one (Resident #2) of one resident reviewed for trach care. Specifically, the facility did not ensure that staff put on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while providing care to residents on EBP. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF558May 31, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure call light was kept within reach for 01 (Resident #23) of 01 sample mix residents. The findings are: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 5 Day with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/20/2024 revealed resident #23 had a history of falls. Care Plan for resident #23 dated 09/07/2022 revealed the resident is blind and a risk for safety, and call light at residents' side at all times. The care plan for resident #23 also confirmed the resident's history of falls with fracture. On 05/28/24 at 12:06 PM, the Surveyor interviewed Resident #23. […]