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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Pruitthealth- North Augusta during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A cognitively intact resident with multiple medical conditions, including respiratory failure and dementia without behaviors, who depended on staff for most ADLs, was subjected to physical abuse by a CNA during in-room care. While directing the resident to move his leg into the bed, the CNA hit or "popped" the resident on the leg/thigh after he refused to comply, and a second CNA observed the interaction and reported that both the CNA and the resident exchanged hits. The resident stated that the CNA had popped him with her hand, and the CNA admitted to tapping or popping the resident on the thigh in what she described as a playful manner during resistant care, leading the facility to substantiate the abuse allegation.
A resident who was dependent on staff for transfers and required a full-body mechanical lift experienced a fall when a CNA attempted to transfer her alone, contrary to facility policy requiring two staff members. The resident fell to the floor during the transfer, and subsequent staff interviews confirmed that the policy was not followed, leading to the incident.
The facility failed to ensure that a resident's call light was within reach and operational. The resident, with multiple diagnoses including heart disease and vascular dementia, was observed without a call light in reach. A Floor Technician and two Respiratory Therapists confirmed the call light cord was cut. The Maintenance Director explained that cords often break if caught in bedrails. The Administrator was unaware of any broken cords and stated there was no call light policy, but expected all call lights to be within reach and working.
Failure to Protect Resident From Physical Abuse by CNA During Care
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Summary
The facility failed to protect a cognitively intact resident from physical abuse/mistreatment by a CNA. The resident had diagnoses including acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, dementia without behaviors, dysphasia following cerebral infarction, and muscle weakness, and was dependent on staff for most ADLs. Despite the facility’s written policy prohibiting verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and misappropriation of property, an incident occurred in which this resident was physically struck by a staff member during care. According to witness statements, the incident occurred while the CNA was providing in-room care and directing the resident to move his leg into the bed. When the resident refused, the CNA “popped” or hit the resident on the leg/thigh. Another CNA, positioned at a linen cart between nearby rooms, reported seeing the CNA hit the resident after he refused to move his leg, and described both the CNA and the resident “passing lick back and forth,” indicating reciprocal hitting. The reporting CNA immediately informed the nurse on duty of what they had observed. The resident later reported to facility staff that the CNA had “popped” him with her hand. The CNA acknowledged in her written and verbal statements that she tapped or popped the resident on the thigh while telling him to roll over, characterizing it as playful and occurring in the context of a joking relationship and the resident’s resistance to care and sexually inappropriate comments. The DON and Administrator confirmed that the CNA admitted to popping the resident on the thigh and that the facility substantiated the allegation of abuse based on the resident’s report, the witness account, and the CNA’s own admission.
Failure to Follow Mechanical Lift Policy Results in Resident Fall
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a staff member failed to follow facility policy regarding the use of a mechanical lift for resident transfers. The facility's policy required at least two staff members to operate a Hoyer lift for transfers, but a certified nursing aide (CNA) attempted to transfer a resident alone. During the transfer, the CNA noticed a wheel on the lift was stuck and that the resident's arm was out of the sling. While attempting to reposition the resident and equipment, the resident fell to the floor, landing on her buttocks. The incident was witnessed by other staff who responded to the noise and found the resident on the floor, still attached to the lift sling, with the wheelchair adjacent to her. The resident involved had a history of cerebrovascular disease, muscle weakness, restless legs syndrome, edema, and impaired coordination. She was cognitively intact and dependent on staff for all transfers, as documented in her care plan and Minimum Data Set (MDS). Her care plan specifically identified her as being at risk for falls and required the use of a full-body mechanical lift with sufficient staff for transfers. At the time of the incident, the CNA reported that no other aides were available to assist, despite multiple staff being present on the unit. The CNA had completed annual competency training on lift use prior to the incident. Following the fall, the resident was assessed by nursing staff and reported mild soreness but no significant injuries. Interviews with staff confirmed that only one aide was present during the transfer, in violation of facility policy. The nurse on duty was informed of the policy violation but did not immediately remove the CNA from duty. The incident was later reported to facility administration, and further investigation revealed that the policy was not followed during the transfer, directly leading to the resident's fall.
Failure to Ensure Operational Call Light Within Resident's Reach
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident's call light was within reach and operational. The resident, who had been admitted with diagnoses including heart disease, dysphagia, vascular dementia, and diastolic heart failure, was observed multiple times without a call light in reach. On one occasion, a Floor Technician found the call light cord cut and sticking out of the wall behind the head of the bed. This was confirmed by both the Floor Technician and two Respiratory Therapists who noted that the call light appeared to have been cut. The Maintenance Director explained that call cords often get stuck and break if they are wrapped around bedrails or caught in the bedframe. The Administrator was unaware of any broken call cords and stated that the company did not have a call light policy, but expected all call lights to be within reach and working. The resident's Significant Change of Status Minimum Data Set (MDS) indicated a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 99, showing the resident refused to answer questions. Despite this, a Certified Nursing Assistant confirmed that the resident was capable of using the call light if needed. The lack of an operational call light within reach of the resident represents a significant deficiency in ensuring resident safety and the ability to call for assistance when necessary.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta | 3.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
| Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills | 3.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Azalea Health Center By Harborview | 4.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 10 | 0 |
| Pruitthealth - Augusta | 5.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Stevens Park Health And Rehabilitation | 5.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 |
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