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Pruitthealth - Franklin

March 6, 2025 · Franklin, GA · 360 South River Road
Citations 1
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 78
Provider ID 115616
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Inspection Summary

PRUITTHEALTH - FRANKLIN in FRANKLIN, GA — inspection on March 6, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF688
Minimal harm or Few Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Restorative affected

Review of the electronic medical record (EMR) revealed R14 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including but not limited to cerebral palsy (primary admission contracture, left wrist, contracture, left hand, contracture, right hand, contracture, right wrist, abnormal posture, pain, unspecified, and muscle weakness (generalized).

Review of R14's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 99, which indicates R14 was unable to finish the assessment due to being unable to respond.

Section GG, functional status, revealed R14 was dependent on staff due to upper extremities impairment on both sides, lower extremities impairment on one side and benefits from the use of a wheelchair (manual). R14 is dependent on staff in all areas.

Review of R14's care plan dated 12/26/2024 indicated a problem of requires total assist with ADL's (activities of daily living) R/T (related to) Cerebral Palsey (sic).

Goals included but not limited to [R14] will be kept clean/dry with neat appearance.

Approach included but not limited to 1/4 side rails for turning and positioning, 2 person assist (sic) with mechanical lift, Call light within reach while in bed, NPO receives Tube feeding, Total care needed with ADL's, uses geri-chair when OOB ( out of bed). (Activities) Problem of has limited participation in activities r/t impaired mobility/speech.

Goal R14 will participate in activities of his liking.

Approach(s) of assit (sic) resident to activities when he is OOB, provide setting in which activities are preferred own room, day room, likes to watch cartoons, visit in room [ROOM NUMBER]:1 when resident is not oob.

Problem of R14 at risk for falling R/T Cerebral Palsey (sic)/impaired mobility.

Goal includes R14 will remain free from injury.

Approach(s) include keep call light in reach while in bed, observe changes in resident's condition that may warrant increased supervision, observe frquently (sic) when OOB in chiar (sic).

Review of the physical therapy discharge evaluation dated 8/21/2019 documented the following, GOAL MET - on 8/21/2019.

The patient tolerates upright sitting in personal custom tilt manual wheelchair maintaining proper midline body alignment for 180 minutes or greater daily without negative skin changes.

The following documented discharge plans and instructions, Discharge planned for this patient.

Recommendations discussed with Nursing caregivers include continued OOB daily to pt's personal seating/positioning system tilt manual w/c (wheelchair) with checks every hour for any seating needs and for tilting w/c to various angles for pressure reliefs.

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 115616 B.

Wing 03/06/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Pruitthealth - Franklin 360 South River Road Franklin, GA 30217

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in FRANKLIN, GA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from PRUITTHEALTH - FRANKLIN or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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