PruittHealth- North Augusta in North Augusta, SC was fined $19,674 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PruittHealth- North Augusta (North Augusta, SC) — $19,674 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PruittHealth- North Augusta in North Augusta, SC was fined $19,674 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


• Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.