A list of the most recent deficiencies for Pruitthealth - Augusta. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | Y |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-10-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-05-03 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-05-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-22 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | N |
