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Inspection

PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOODCMS #1061409 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 9 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0554 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, record review and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the interdisciplinary team assessed and determined if a resident was capable of self-administration of medications prior to allowing the practice for 1 of 20 sampled residents. (Resident #66) Residents Affected - Few The findings include: An observation of Resident #66's room was conducted on 4/8/24 at 2:06 PM, 4/9/24 1:52 PM, and 4/9/24 at 3:26 PM. A bottle of multivitamins was observed to be sitting on the bedside table. An observation of Resident #66's room was conducted on 4/10/24 at 9:20 AM. During all of these observations, Resident #66 was in her room and the bottle of multivitamins remained at her bedside. She stated she takes one of the multivitamins every day and the staff are aware. A review of Resident #66's electronic medical record revealed no physician's order for the multivitamins. The quarterly minimum data set, with an assessment reference date of 2/11/24, revealed she has a brief interview of mental status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating she is cognitively intact. The quarterly self-administration of medications observation dated 2/14/24 revealed the resident is not appropriate to self-administer medications. A further observation of Resident #66's room was conducted on 4/10/24 at 9:49 AM in the presence of the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON observed the multivitamins at the bedside and stated the resident's sister likely brought them in the facility. The DON stated the resident was not to self-administer medications. A review of the facility policy for Self-Administration of Medications by Residents (2014 Pruitthealth) revealed each resident who desires to self-administer medication is permitted to do so if the healthcare center's Licensed Nurse and physician have determined that the practice would be safe for the resident and other residents of the healthcare center. Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4 Event ID: 106140 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 106140 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/11/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pruitthealth - Southwood 2301 Bluff Oak Way Tallahassee, FL 32311 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0661 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete and submit the discharge minimum data set for 4 of 5 sampled discharged residents. (Resident #27, #50, #53, and #67) The findings include: A review of Resident #27's electronic medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The resident was discharged on 12/9/23 to a hospital emergency room. The record revealed the discharge minimum data set was not completed and submitted. A review of Resident #50's electronic medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The resident was discharged home on [DATE]. The record revealed the discharge minimum data set was in progress but not complete or submitted. A review of Resident #53's electronic medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The resident was discharged home on [DATE]. The record revealed the discharge minimum data set was not completed or submitted. A review of Resident #67's electronic medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The resident was discharged home on [DATE]. The record revealed the discharge minimum data set was not completed and submitted. An interview was conducted with employee C (Registered Nurse Case Mix Director) on 4/11/24 at 10:16 AM. Employee C confirmed the discharge minimum data set was not completed or submitted for these residents. She stated the records system did not alert the facility staff or corporate staff that the assessments were not complete. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106140 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 106140 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/11/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pruitthealth - Southwood 2301 Bluff Oak Way Tallahassee, FL 32311 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations, record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to provide appropriate quality care and treatment for 1 of 1 residents with a skin tear (Resident #14) and 1 of 1 residents reviewed for edema (Resident #18). Residents Affected - Few The findings include: Resident #14: Observations of Resident #14 were conducted on 4/8/24 at 2:21 PM and 4/9/24 at 3:13 PM. During these observations, the resident was in bed and had an undated dressing on her left middle forearm. On 4/8/24 at 2:21 PM, her husband was at her side and stated he was not sure what happened to her arm. A review of the electronic medical record revealed no current physician's orders for the dressing on the left arm or documentation of a skin issue to the left arm. A skin observation note dated 4/9/24, completed by Employee A (licensed practical nurse (LPN)), indicated the resident had no skin impairments. A telephone interview was conducted with Employee A on 4/10/24 at 9:38 AM. She stated she completed a skin observation on Resident #14 on 4/9/24. She stated the resident had a skin tear under the pink dressing on her left arm. She thought the wound care nurse placed the dressing on the resident's arm, but she did not ask the wound care nurse to confirm this. She stated she forgot to document the dressing on the skin observation on 4/9/24. On 4/10/24 at 9:45 AM, Resident #14 was observed in the presence of the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON observed the pink dressing on the resident's left arm and confirmed it was not dated. The DON removed the dressing and stated the area under the dressing was a scabbed skin tear. She stated there should have been an order for the dressing in the electronic medical record. An interview was conducted with Employee B (licensed practical nurse, wound care) on 4/10/24 at 10:33 AM. She stated she had no knowledge of the pink dressing or a skin tear on Resident #14's arm. A review of the facility policy for Documentation of Skin and Wound Care (PruittHealth 2014) revealed it is the policy of the Healthcare center to complete documentation that reflects the current resident status as related to skin/wound care. Documentation will provide current and timely documentation on resident's condition related to skin/wound care, accurate information on the resident's status as it pertains to skin/wound care, record care rendered and interventions in place and provide a detailed history of the wound assessments that have occurred in the healthcare center. Resident #18: On 04/09/24 at 02:45 PM, Resident #18 was observed to be semi reclined in bed with bilateral (both) lower extremities (BLE) elevated on pillows and wearing non-skid socks. The skin of the lower extremities was noted to be red and scaley with swelling present on both lower extremities. Resident #18 was observed on 04/10/2024 on three separate occasions (11:25am, 12:51pm and 1:50pm) while in his room and in the dining area. For all observations, Resident #18 had no Thrombo-embolic deterrent (TED) hose applied to his lower extremities. A review of the electronic medical record revealed the medical diagnosis of lymphedema, (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106140 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 106140 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/11/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pruitthealth - Southwood 2301 Bluff Oak Way Tallahassee, FL 32311 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle, Localized edema and Muscle wasting and atrophy, multiple sites. There was an order dated 3/29/2024 at 03:45 pm to Apply TED hose on BLE for 12 hours, start time 09:00 AM, remove at 09:00 PM daily per Verbal Order (VO). On 04/10/24 at 02:12 PM, an interview with Staff E, a Certified Nursing Assistant, was performed. She stated that she had nothing in her tasks that indicated that Resident #18 was to have TED hose, but that the nurse would be responsible for applying and removing any TED hose. During an interview with Nurse G, a LPN, it was reported that this resident had refused TED application on several occasions. She stated she had located some TED hose in the facility that were size Large and had attempted to apply them on her shift but they were very tight and she had had to remove them, that's probably why he refused them. When asked who would be responsible to measure patient for appropriate size she responded that's a good question, I don't know. Probably the nurse manager but [Nurse K] must know because she is the only one that documented that resident needed a size 2XL on the Medication Administration Record (MAR). On 04/10/2024 at approximately 3:00 PM, an interview was conducted with Nurse H, a Registered Nurse, and Nurse F, a LPN, who reviewed residents record and confirmed the orders for Compression stockings. After reviewing the record, Nurse F stated that, following Resident #18's appointment with the Dermatologist, they had recommended that the patient be referred to the lymphedema clinic. Nurse H stated that the clinic had declined to see the resident due to the amount of skin lesions and Resident #18's physical limitations. Per Nurse F, the lymphedema service recommended that the facility apply TED hose on BLE for 12 hours on and off for 12 hours then they will see if the resident will tolerate any form of compression. Nurse H informed Resident #18's attending physician of the recommendation and was given a verbal order for TED hose to BLE for 12 hours per day per the recommendation. When asked who and how they determine what size compression hose are needed, they could not provide an answer. Observation of the facility's stock of knee-high TED hose revealed two boxes of TED hose. One box revealed measurement instructions on the box and in one box measurement instructions were on each individual pack. (Photographic evidence obtained.) Nurse F agreed that the order had not been implemented in a timely manner and confirmed that Resident #18 had not been appropriately measured. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106140 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

9 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0554GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F554 - The right to self-administer medications if the interdisciplinary team, as

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0661GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F661 - Quality of life

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the April 11, 2024 survey of PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD?

This was a inspection survey of PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD on April 11, 2024. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD on April 11, 2024?

Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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