PruittHealth- Columbia in Columbia, SC was fined $101,973 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PruittHealth- Columbia (Columbia, SC) — $101,973 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PruittHealth- Columbia in Columbia, SC was fined $101,973 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.


• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.