F-F684: Based on record review, interviews with staff, resident, Contracted Transportation Company, and the Physician, the Contracted Transport Driver failed to have Resident #1 assessed for injury by a qualified Residents Affected - Few professional prior to moving the resident following a fall in the transportation van and to notify the facility nursing staff of the fall in order for the resident to be clinically assessed for injuries from the fall. Resident #1 Note: The nursing home is returned to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] at approximately 5:30 pm and notified staff that her wheelchair had flipped disputing this citation. backwards while being transported back to the facility and the Contracted Transport Driver lifted her and her wheelchair up from the floor and returned her to the facility. Resident #1 suffered pain rated a 10 out of 10 (with 10 being the worst pain possible) in her neck, shoulders, and back. The resident was transferred to the hospital where she was identified with a fracture at the superior endplate (flat surface at the top of each vertebra) of the L1 (lumbar spine region, first vertebra). There was a high likelihood of further injury from moving a resident after a fall prior to a clinical assessment of injury and not informing staff of the fall delayed treatment for the resident. This deficient practice affected one of three residents reviewed for accidents (Resident #1).

An initial report completed by the Administrator was submitted to the State Agency on 5/01/25 for an allegation of neglect. The Contracted Transport Driver was noted as the accused individual. The report indicated on 4/25/25 Resident #1 was transported from dialysis back to the facility by the Contracted Transport Driver and after Resident #1 returned she reported she had fallen in the van and had back pain.

The Contracted Transport Driver returned Resident #1's paperwork to the nurse and made no report of an incident during transport. The resident was sent to the ED for evaluation. On 5/01/25 the facility was notified that Resident #1 sustained an acute fracture related to the fall during transport on 4/25/25.

During an interview with Nurse #2 on 5/05/25 at 1:05 pm she stated that after she was notified of Resident #1's fall on 4/25/25 by Nurse Aide #1 she immediately went to assess the resident. She revealed that Resident #1 appeared to be panicked, like talking all over the place and rambling. She indicated the resident seemed hesitant to report what happened, almost nervous like not looking at her [Nurse #2] when she asked her about what happened on the ride back from dialysis.

An interview was conducted on 5/08/25 at 9:01 am with Resident #1 who revealed that during the entire ride back to the facility after the fall on 4/25/25 the Contracted Transport Driver kept saying he was going to be fired for what happened.

The initial report submitted on 5/1/25 for an allegation of neglect related to the 4/25/25 fall for Resident #1 was reviewed with the Administrator on 5/05/25 at 2:29 pm. The Administrator was unable to state why she completed and submitted the initial report for neglect but she stated it was not neglect on the role of the facility. She stated the facility confirmed Resident #1's fall and injury had occurred but she did not feel the facility was responsible for the actions of the Contracted Transport Driver. The Administrator further stated that she did not identify anything, on their end, that the facility would have done differently.

On 5/05/25 at 4:51 pm the Administrator was notified of immediate jeopardy.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0600 The facility provided the following Immediate Jeopardy removal plan:

Level of Harm - Immediate Identify those recipients who have suffered, or are likely to suffer, a serious adverse outcome as a result of jeopardy to resident health or the noncompliance: safety

On 4/25/25 Resident #1 had a fall in the Contracted Transportation Van and the Contracted Transport Driver Residents Affected - Few moved the resident prior to having the resident assessed for injuries by a qualified professional. Upon return to the facility the Contracted Transport Driver informed the staff the resident wanted to go to bed and did not Note: The nursing home is feel good but he failed to notify the facility nursing staff of the fall in order for the resident to be clinically disputing this citation. assessed for injuries from the fall. On 4/25/25 at 5:30 p.m., Resident #1 reported to Nurse #2 that her back was hurting and stated that her wheelchair flipped back in the contracted transportation van, the driver forgot to lock her wheelchair down, and she bumped her head.

Nurse #2 went directly to evaluate Resident #1 and identified that the resident was tearful and reported pain.

Nurse #2 completed a neurological assessment of Resident #1, which was normal. Resident #1 was given Tramadol for pain at 5:45 p.m. for pain.

Nurse #2 contacted the primary Medical Doctor (MD) for Resident #1 to report the resident complained of pain in her back, neck and shoulder. The MD provided an order to transport Resident #1 to the Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation. Nurse #2 called Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for transportation to

the ED and Resident #1 left for the ED at 6:45 p.m. Nurse #2 contacted the Responsible Party (RP) to report

the incident that occurred in the contracted van, the resident report of pain and the MD order to transport the resident to the ED.

Resident #1 remained in the Hospital undergoing a Cat Scan on 4/25/25 with negative results for acute diagnosis. Due to continued complaints of pain at the Hospital, the Hospital completed an MRI on 4/29/25 which identified a lumbar 1 fracture.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Director contacted the Contracted Transportation Company Owner on 4/25/25 at approximately 5:45pm to report Resident #1's allegation that Resident #1 stated her wheelchair flipped back and she hit her head. On 4/25/25 the Contracted Transportation Company Owner provided a statement to the Facility in an email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner. The email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner described an interview that the Contracted Transportation Company Owner had with the Contracted Transport Driver following the incident on 4/25/25 with Resident #1. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver reported that Resident #1's wheelchair tilted backwards causing her to fall and hitting her head and back.

The Contracted Driver reported he immediately stopped, asked Resident #1 if she was OK, sat her chair upright and returned her to the facility. The Contracted Transport Driver stated Resident #1 reported to him that she was OK. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver did not follow the policy by notifying 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving the resident and not notifying the facility of the fall. The Contracted Transportation Company Owner reported that the Contracted Transport Driver was terminated due to gross negligence and is ineligible for rehire.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0600 The Director of Nursing (DON) will review all facility falls within the last 30 days to verify that all residents were assessed by a licensed nurse for injury following a fall and non-medical staff notified staff who were Level of Harm - Immediate qualified to perform clinical assessments prior to the resident being moved. The facility will complete an jeopardy to resident health or investigation for any concerns that are identified and take appropriate follow-up action based upon the safety results of the investigation. The Administrator will assume responsibility to ensure the investigation and follow-up are completed. Residents Affected - Few Specify the action the entity will take to alter the process or system failure to prevent a serious adverse Note: The nursing home is outcome from occurring or recurring, and when the action will be complete: disputing this citation.

The facility will have effective systems in place to provide the necessary care and services to all resident and to protect all residents from neglect.

The Administrator spoke with the Contracted Transportation Company Owner regarding the need for education and documentation on 5/6/25. The Transportation Vendor who will be utilized for appointment transportation will provide training for all contract transport drivers who transport residents from the facility starting on 5/6/25. Training will be provided by the Contract Transportation Vendor Supervisors and will include notifying 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving the resident and the requirement to notifying the facility of falls by calling the facility at the time of the fall after calling 911. On 5/7/25 the Contract Transportation Vendor Supervisors will complete training on identifying and reporting neglect, including examples of what constitutes neglect. Effective 5/6/25 all contract transport drivers this Transportation Vendor sends to the facility will have this training completed prior to being assigned transportation trips for

the facility residents. Training documentation will be provided to the Administrator by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee to be maintained at the facility. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents.

On 5/6/25 100% of facility staff received re-education regarding the facility policy for Abuse Identification, including indicators of neglect, and reporting neglect, including examples of what constitutes neglect. Department Supervisors will provide this education for their respective staff on 5/6/25. All staff who did not complete this training on 5/6/25 will have the training provided prior to working their next shift, provided by their respective Department Supervisor. The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

On 5/6/25 100% of facility staff received re-education provided by the Administrator regarding the facility policy not to move the resident after a fall until he/she has been examined by a licensed nurse for possible injuries. Department Supervisors will provide this education for their respective staff on 5/6/25. All staff who did not complete this training on 5/6/25 will have the training provided prior to working their next shift, provided by their respective Department Supervisor. The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0600 On 5/6/25 100% of the facility's transport drivers will receive training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs during transportation and prior to moving the Level of Harm - Immediate resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a jeopardy to resident health or qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during safety transport. The facility's Transport Driver training was provided by the facility Maintenance Director on 5/6/25.

Residents Affected - Few Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs during transportation and prior to moving the Note: The nursing home is resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a disputing this citation. qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport provided by the Maintenance Director.

Alleged date of immediate jeopardy removal: 5/08/25

Onsite validation of the immediate jeopardy removal plan was completed as follows:

The Administrator verified that effective 5/05/25 the facility ceased use of the vendor for the company that provided transportation for Resident #1 on 4/25/25.

A review of the facility provided documentation revealed an audit of falls within the last 30 days was completed by the Director of Nursing as outlined in their removal plan. The audits included review for documentation that a licensed nurse assessed the resident for injury following a fall and that non-medical staff notified qualified staff to perform a clinical assessment prior to the resident being moved. There were no concerns identified.

Review of the contracted transportation company's education documentation revealed all staff had completed education on 5/06/25 regarding the notification of 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving, and to notify the facility of any van related incident after calling 911. Further review of the education documentation revealed the contracted transportation company completed education on 5/07/25 on identification of neglect and reporting of neglect. The education included examples of neglect. The education was verified by sign-in sheets from both service locations. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents.

The Administrator confirmed this was the only contracted transportation company the facility currently used for transportation effective 5/05/25.

Review of the facility education materials and sign-in sheets were reviewed and confirmed that education was provided to all facility staff, which included transportation staff, was completed on the facility policy for Abuse Identification which included how to identify neglect, reporting neglect, and examples of neglect. The staff sign-in sheets were reviewed and were completed by all facility staff in all departments, which included contracted staff. The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0600 A review of the facility education was conducted regarding the facility policy related to falls, with focus to not move a resident after a fall until examined by a licensed nurse for possible injury. Staff sign-in sheets were Level of Harm - Immediate reviewed and completed by all facility staff including contracted staff. The Clinical Competency Coordinator jeopardy to resident health or will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided safety during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

Residents Affected - Few Review of the education materials and sign-in sheets for the facility transportation staff were reviewed regarding the procedure if a fall should occur during transport. The education included that the resident was Note: The nursing home is to be assessed by a qualified professional before moving a resident, to move the transportation vehicle to a disputing this citation. safe location and call 911. The education further noted that facility transportation staff were to notify the facility of any falls that occur during transports. Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs

during transportation and prior to moving the resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport provided by the Maintenance Director.

Interviews were conducted on 5/08/25 with facility staff and contracted facility staff to confirm that education was received regarding abuse and neglect education which included definitions and examples, and reporting of resident neglect.

Interviews were conducted on 5/08/25 with the facility transportation staff who confirmed education was completed regarding management of resident falls during transports including not moving a resident without being assessed by medical professional, reporting incidents to the facility, and abuse and neglect which included examples of neglect.

The facility's immediate jeopardy removal date of 5/08/25 was validated.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 - Immediate **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 45045 jeopardy to resident health or safety Based on record review, interviews with staff, resident, Contracted Transportation Company, and the Physician, the Contracted Transport Driver failed to have Resident #1 assessed for injury by a qualified Residents Affected - Few professional prior to moving the resident following a fall in the transportation van and to notify the facility nursing staff of the fall in order for the resident to be clinically assessed for injuries from the fall. Resident #1 Note: The nursing home is returned to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] at approximately 5:30 pm and notified staff that her wheelchair had flipped disputing this citation. backwards while being transported back to the facility and the Contracted Transport Driver lifted her and her wheelchair up from the floor and returned her to the facility. Resident #1 suffered pain rated a 10 out of 10 (with 10 being the worst pain possible) in her neck, shoulders, and back. The resident was transferred to the hospital where she was identified with a fracture at the superior endplate (flat surface at the top of each vertebra) of the L1 (lumbar spine region, first vertebra). There was a high likelihood of further injury from moving a resident after a fall prior to a clinical assessment of injury and not informing staff of the fall delayed treatment for the resident. This deficient practice affected 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident #1).

Immediate Jeopardy began on 4/25/25 when Resident #1 was not assessed by a medical professional for injury prior to being moved following a fall in the contracted transport van. Immediate jeopardy was removed

on 5/07/25 when the facility implemented an acceptable credible allegation of immediate jeopardy removal.

The facility will remain out of compliance at a lower scope and severity level of D (no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy) to ensure education is completed and monitoring systems put into place are effective.

The findings included:

Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses which included a left above the knee amputation, right below the knee amputation, and dependence on dialysis.

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment dated [DATE REDACTED] revealed Resident #1 had severe cognitive impairment. Resident #1 was dependent upon staff for transfers and used a wheelchair for mobility. Resident #1 was not coded for pain or for the use of opioid pain medication.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 The nursing progress note written by Nurse #2 dated 4/25/25 at 6:54 pm revealed Resident #1 returned from her dialysis appointment at approximately 5:30 pm and the Contracted Transport Driver reported that Level of Harm - Immediate Resident #1's back was hurting and she wanted to go to bed. Nurse #2 noted that staff entered the room to jeopardy to resident health or assist Resident #1 to bed and she started moaning and crying out that her back hurt. Resident #1 explained safety that her wheelchair flipped backwards while being transported back to the facility because the Contracted Transport Driver forgot to lock the wheelchair down. Nurse #2 noted that Resident #1 reported a pain score Residents Affected - Few of 10 out of 10 for her back from top of neck all the way down the back, neck, and shoulders and was administered the as needed (PRN) tramadol (opioid pain medication) at 5:45 pm. Nurse #2 noted the Note: The nursing home is Medical Doctor was notified and she received an order to send Resident #1 to the emergency department for disputing this citation. evaluation. Nurse #2 noted that EMS (emergency medical services) was called and arrived at the facility within ten minutes. The nursing progress note further reported that Resident #1 continued to yell out in pain while Nurse #2 prepared the paperwork and notified her Responsible Party. Nurse #2 reported that Resident #1 was transferred to the hospital at 6:45 pm.

Review of the Controlled Drug Record revealed Nurse #2 administered 2 tramadol 50 milligram (mg) tablets for pain to Resident #1 on 4/25/25 at 5:45 pm.

A telephone interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:05 pm with Nurse #2 who was assigned to Resident #1

on 4/25/25 when she returned from the dialysis appointment. Nurse #2 stated she was at the nursing station when the Contracted Transport Driver approached the desk with Resident #1 and the dialysis communication book and reported that Resident #1's back hurt and she wanted to go to bed. Nurse #2 stated the Contracted Transport Driver left the dialysis communication book at the desk and left the facility. Nurse #2 stated that at no time did the Contracted Transport Driver report that Resident #1's wheelchair had tipped backwards

during the return trip to the facility or that Resident #1 had hit the floor of the van. Nurse #2 stated she contacted the Physician and they discussed the option of in-house radiology testing but they decided it was best to send Resident #1 to the hospital because her pain was all over. She stated Resident #1 was medicated with pain medication but she was in such pain and continued to cry out while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. Nurse #2 stated she notified the Director of Nursing of the incident.

Resident #1 was interviewed on 5/08/25 at 9:01 am and revealed she had some difficulty talking about the incident because she was so upset by what happened. Resident #1 stated when the Contracted Transport Driver went to take a turn or something she felt her wheelchair tip backwards and then the only thing she could see was the ceiling of the van. Resident #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver pulled the van over and came to check on her and asked if I (Resident #1) was okay. Resident #1 stated she could not even say anything at that time, she stated she felt confused and in shock. Resident #1 stated that somehow the Contracted Transport Driver was able to pick her and her wheelchair up from the floor while she was still sitting in it and put her and the wheelchair back upright. Resident #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver then hooked her wheelchair to the floor and drove her back to the facility. Resident #1 stated when she got back to the facility her pain was at least 10 out of 10 so she had to tell the staff what happened when she was transported by the Contracted Transport Driver.

An attempt to interview the Contracted Transport Driver on 5/07/25 was unsuccessful.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 The Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed on 5/05/25 at 2:08 pm. The DON stated she was at the facility when the Contracted Transport Driver brought Resident #1 back from the dialysis appointment on Level of Harm - Immediate 4/25/25. She stated she was notified by Nurse #2 of the van incident with Resident #1, but she stated when jeopardy to resident health or she went to find the Contracted Transport Driver he had already left the facility so she was unable to obtain a safety statement. The DON stated she asked the Health Information Management (HIM) Director to contact the Contracted Transportation Company and report Resident #1's incident. The DON stated she was told by staff Residents Affected - Few that the Contracted Transport Driver never reported the van incident when he returned Resident #1 to the facility. Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation. An interview with the HIM Director was conducted on 5/05/25 at 2:21 pm. She reported she contacted the Contracted Transportation Company as requested by the DON and reported the incident that involved Resident #1 on 4/25/25. The HIM Director stated the Contracted Transportation Company obtained the statement from the Contracted Transport Driver and the company provided the information to the facility.

The Contracted Transportation Company provided the facility with a written statement from the company which included a statement from the Contracted Transport Driver dated 4/25/25 regarding the incident. The statement revealed Resident #1 was picked up on 4/25/25 at approximately 4:30 pm for transport back to the facility by the Contracted Transport Driver. He reported that as he took off, the wheelchair tilted over backwards causing Resident #1 to fall hitting her head and back. The statement further noted that the Contracted Transport Driver immediately stopped, asked the resident if she was okay, set the wheelchair upright, secured it to the van floor, and returned Resident #1 to the facility. He further noted that he wanted to report the incident to the facility management but Resident #1 asked him not to tell anyone because she did not want to get anyone in trouble. The statement concluded that the Contracted Transport Driver was terminated due to not reporting the incident, not securing Resident #1's wheelchair, and gross negligence.

A telephone interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:56 pm with the Contracted Transportation Company's Office Manager who revealed they had provided the facility with the information regarding the incident with Resident #1 and at this time they had no further information to provide.

The EMS record dated 4/25/25 revealed the facility contacted EMS for Resident #1's emergent transport to

the hospital at 6:40 pm and they arrived at the facility at 6:54 pm. The signs and symptoms listed on the report indicated acute pain due to trauma. The resident stated she was hurting all over and she was unable to describe the pain. Staff indicated Resident #1 had received 2 tramadol prior to EMS arrival. EMS departed

the facility with Resident #1 at 7:11 pm and arrived at the hospital at 7:27 pm.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 Review of the hospital record dated 4/25/25 through 5/01/25 revealed Resident #1 was seen in the emergency room provider on 4/25/25 at approximately 7:32 pm after sustaining a fall in the transportation Level of Harm - Immediate van with reports of head, neck, chest, abdominal, and back pain. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the jeopardy to resident health or cervical spine without intravenous contrast was completed on 4/26/25 at 4:45 am with no acute findings. The safety hospital record further noted that Resident #1continued to report pain all over and on 4/29/25 a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed on 4/29/25 which showed a fracture at the superior endplate of L1 Residents Affected - Few without height loss (a less severe fracture that is not fully compressed). Resident #1 did not require any surgical interventions and was stable for transfer back to the facility on [DATE REDACTED]. Resident #1's discharge Note: The nursing home is activity level was noted as tolerated and she was prescribed oxycodone (opioid pain medication) 5 mg tablet disputing this citation. every 4 hours as needed for moderate or severe pain for 5 days and a lidocaine 4% pain patch daily.

A telephone interview was conducted with NA #3 on 5/05/25 at 1:18 pm who was assigned to Resident #1 on 4/25/25 during the 3:00 pm through 11:00 pm shift. NA #3 stated when she went to Resident #1's room she (Resident #1) was crying out every time she was touched and she had never seen Resident #1 in pain like that before. NA #3 stated when she was told what happened in the van she could not understand why the Contracted Transport Driver did not report what happened to Resident #1 when he dropped her off at the facility.

During an interview on 5/05/25 at 1:50 pm with NA #1 she revealed that she was working on 4/25/25 when Resident #1 returned from dialysis. NA #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver came to the nursing station desk and he reported that Resident #1 had been crying like this and was not feeling good. She stated Resident #1 was visibly upset and when she was back in her room Resident #1 reported what had occurred

on the transport van. NA #1 immediately notified Nurse #2. NA #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver had the audacity to stand right in front of her face and not say one word about what happened to Resident #1

in the van when it was obvious Resident #1 was in extreme pain.

An interview was conducted on 5/08/25 at 12:34 pm with the Physician who revealed he had been the medical provider for Resident #1 for over 3 years at the facility. The Physician indicated that Resident #1 should have been assessed before being moved since the Contracted Transport Driver was not able to know if Resident #1 had been injured at the time and it could have worsened an injury. The Physician stated when

he spoke with Nurse #2 the initial plan was to obtain in-house radiology testing for Resident #1. He stated

they discussed that since the nurse was at the bedside she was best to determine Resident #1's pain level and current status so they made the decision to send the resident to the hospital for the testing because of

the extreme pain throughout her body. The Physician stated Resident #1 was very sharp and alert and he would see her 2-3 times per week at the facility to manage her chronic and acute illnesses. He stated Resident #1 was normally very clear in her cognition and speech and she was a reliable source of information.

A follow-up interview was conducted on 5/08/25 at 1:15 pm with the DON who stated the Contracted Transport Driver should have called 911 when Resident #1's wheelchair tipped backwards and he should have reported it to the facility.

During an interview on 5/05/25 at 2:29 pm with the Administrator she revealed she had confirmed the incident occurred but the Contracted Transport Driver did not report the incident to any staff at the facility when he returned Resident #1 from the dialysis appointment. The Administrator stated the Contracted Transport Driver should have had Resident #1 assessed at the time of the incident and immediately report

the incident to the facility.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 On 5/05/25 at 4:51 pm the Administrator was notified of immediate jeopardy.

Level of Harm - Immediate The facility provided the following Immediate Jeopardy removal plan: jeopardy to resident health or safety Identify those recipients who have suffered, or are likely to suffer, a serious adverse outcome as a result of

the noncompliance: Residents Affected - Few

On 4/25/25 Resident #1 had a fall in the Contracted Transportation Van and the Contracted Transport Driver Note: The nursing home is moved the resident prior to having the resident assessed for injuries by a qualified professional. Upon return disputing this citation. to the facility the Contracted Transport Driver informed the staff the resident wanted to go to bed and did not feel good but he failed to notify the facility nursing staff of the fall in order for the resident to be clinically assessed for injuries from the fall. On 4/25/25 at 5:30 p.m., Resident #1 reported to Nurse #2 that her back was hurting and stated that her wheelchair flipped back in the contracted transportation van, the driver forgot to lock her wheelchair down, and she bumped her head.

Nurse #2 went directly to evaluate Resident #1 and identified that the resident was tearful and reported pain.

Nurse #2 completed a neurological assessment of Resident #1, which was normal. Resident #1 was given Tramadol for pain at 5:45 p.m. for pain.

Nurse #2 contacted the primary Medical Doctor (MD) for Resident #1 to report the resident complained of pain in her back, neck and shoulder. The MD provided an order to transport Resident #1 to the Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation. Nurse #2 called Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for transportation to

the ED and Resident #1 left for the ED at 6:45 p.m. Nurse #2 contacted the Responsible Party (RP) to report

the incident that occurred in the contracted van, the resident report of pain and the MD order to transport the resident to the ED.

Resident #1 remained in the hospital undergoing a CT Scan on 4/25/25 with negative results for acute diagnosis. Due to continued complaints of pain at the hospital, the hospital completed an MRI on 4/29/25 which identified a lumbar 1 fracture.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Director contacted the Contracted Transportation Company Owner on 4/25/25 at approximately 5:45pm to report Resident #1's allegation that Resident #1 stated her wheelchair flipped back and she hit her head. On 4/25/25 the Contracted Transportation Company Owner provided a statement to the Facility in an email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner. The email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner described an interview that the Contracted Transportation Company Owner had with the Contracted Transport Driver following the incident on 4/25/25 with Resident #1. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver reported that Resident #1's wheelchair tilted backwards causing her to fall and hit her head and back. The Contracted Driver reported he immediately stopped, asked Resident #1 if she was OK, sat her chair upright and returned her to the facility. The Contracted Transport Driver stated Resident #1 reported to him that she was OK. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver did not follow

the policy by notifying 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving the resident and not notifying the facility of the fall. The Contracted Transportation Company Owner reported that the Contracted Transport Driver was terminated due to gross negligence and is ineligible for rehire.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 The Director of Nursing (DON) will review all facility falls within the last 30 days to verify that all residents were assessed by a licensed nurse for injury following a fall and non-medical staff notified staff who were Level of Harm - Immediate qualified to perform clinical assessments prior to the resident being moved. The facility will complete an jeopardy to resident health or investigation for any concerns that are identified and take appropriate follow-up action based upon the safety results of the investigation. The Administrator will assume responsibility to ensure the investigation and follow-up are completed. Residents Affected - Few Specify the action the entity will take to alter the process or system failure to prevent a serious adverse Note: The nursing home is outcome from occurring or recurring, and when the action will be complete: disputing this citation.

The facility will have effective systems in place for residents to be assessed in the event of an accident and for non-medical staff to notify facility staff who are qualified to perform clinical assessments for injury following a fall prior to the resident being moved.

The Administrator spoke with the Contracted Transportation Company Owner regarding the need for education and documentation on 5/6/25. The Transportation Vendor who will be utilized for appointment transportation will provide training for all contract transport drivers who transport residents from the facility starting on 5/6/25. Training will be provided by the Contract Transportation Vendor Supervisors and will include notifying 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving the resident and the requirement to notify the facility of falls by calling the facility at the time of the fall after calling 911. Effective 5/6/25 all contracted transport drivers this Transportation Vendor sends to the facility will have this training completed prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents. Training documentation will be provided to the Administrator by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee to be maintained at the facility. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents.

On 5/6/25 100% of facility staff received re-education provided by the Administrator regarding the facility policy not to move the resident after a fall until he/she has been examined by a licensed nurse for possible injuries. Department Supervisors will provide this education for their respective staff on 5/6/25. All staff who did not complete this training on 5/6/25 will have the training provided prior to working their next shift, provided by their respective Department Supervisor. The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

On 5/6/25 100% of the facility's transport drivers will receive training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs during transportation and prior to moving the resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport. The facility's Transport Driver training was provided by the facility Maintenance Director on 5/6/25.

Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs during transportation and prior to moving the resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport provided by the Maintenance Director.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 Alleged date of immediate jeopardy removal: 5/07/25

Level of Harm - Immediate Onsite validation of the immediate jeopardy removal plan was completed as follows: jeopardy to resident health or safety Review of the facility documentation revealed an audit of falls within the last 30 days was completed as outlined in their removal plan. The audits included review for documentation that a licensed nurse assessed Residents Affected - Few the resident for injury following a fall and that non-medical staff notified qualified staff to perform a clinical assessment prior to the resident being moved. No concerns were identified. Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation. Review of the contracted transportation company's education documentation revealed all staff had completed education on 5/06/25. The education included notification of 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving, and to notify the facility of any van related incident after calling 911. The education was verified by sign-in sheets from both service locations. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents.

The Administrator confirmed this was the only contracted transportation company the facility currently used for transportation effective 5/05/25.

The Administrator verified that effective 5/05/25 the facility ceased use of the vendor for the company that provided transportation for Resident #1 on 4/25/25.

Review of the facility education materials and sign-in sheets were reviewed to confirm that education was provided to all facility staff was completed on resident occurrences (falls). The education included not moving

a resident after a fall until the resident has been examined by a licensed nurse for possible injury.

The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

Review of the facility education materials and sign-in sheets were reviewed regarding the facility transportation staff in the event of a fall. The education included to call 911, a resident was to be assessed by a qualified professional in the event of a fall during transport, not to move the resident until the resident had been assessed for injury, and to notify the facility of the incident. Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs during transportation and prior to moving the resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport provided by the Maintenance Director.

Interviews were conducted on 5/08/25 with facility staff, facility transportation staff, and contracted facility staff to confirm that education was received regarding how to manage a resident occurrence.

The facility's immediate jeopardy removal date of 5/07/25 was validated.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 45045 safety Based on record review and interviews with staff, resident, Contracted Transportation Company, and the Residents Affected - Few Physician, the facility failed to ensure a resident was safely secured in the contracted transport van during

the return trip from an appointment back to the facility. On 4/25/25 the Contracted Transport Driver failed to Note: The nursing home is secure Resident #1's wheelchair in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions prior to departing with disputing this citation. the resident from the dialysis clinic. During travel, Resident #1's wheelchair flipped backwards landing with

the backrest of wheelchair (the support structure for the user's back) on the floor of the van. Resident #1 remained in the wheelchair during the fall resulting in her head hitting the van floor and her back sustaining impact when the backrest of the wheelchair hit floor. Resident #1 suffered pain rated a 10 out of 10 (with 10 being the worst pain possible) in her neck, shoulders, and back. Staff reported the resident was moaning and crying out and that they had never seen Resident #1 in pain like that before. The resident was transferred to

the hospital where she was identified with a fracture at the superior endplate (flat surface at the top of each vertebra) of the L1 (lumbar spine region, first vertebra). Resident #1 returned to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] and continued to need opioid pain medication to control her pain. This deficient practice affected 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident # 1).

Immediate jeopardy began on 4/25/25 when the Contracted Transport Driver failed to secure Resident #1's wheelchair to the floor securement system in the transportation van. Immediate jeopardy was removed on 5/07/25 when the facility implemented an acceptable credible allegation of immediate jeopardy removal. The facility will remain out of compliance at a lower scope and severity level of D (no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy) to ensure education is completed and monitoring systems put into place are effective.

The findings included:

The manufacturer's detailed instructions for wheelchair tie-downs were noted to identify the four anchor points in the vehicle designed for securing wheelchairs, position the wheelchair in the designated securement area, connect the tie-down straps to the floor anchor points, and then to the wheelchair's securement points (two at the front and two at the rear of the chair) with a minimum of four tie-down points.

The instructions further noted to tighten the tie-downs to ensure the wheelchair was firmly secured and the occupant was properly restrained before driving.

Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses which included a left above the knee amputation, right below the knee amputation, and dependence on dialysis.

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment dated [DATE REDACTED] revealed Resident #1 had severe cognitive impairment. Resident #1 was dependent upon staff for transfers and wheelchair mobility. Resident #1 was not coded for pain or for the use of opioid pain medication.

Resident #1 had a physician order dated 3/22/25 for ibuprofen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication used to relieve pain and inflammation) 200 milligram (mg) tablet; administer 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed (PRN) for pain.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0689 Resident #1 had a physician order dated 4/04/25 for tramadol (opioid pain medication) 50 mg tablet; administer 2 tablets for left hip pain every 6 hours as needed. Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or Review of the April 2025 Medication Administration Record (MAR) and pain monitoring revealed Resident #1 safety was administered the PRN tramadol 11 times and the PRN ibuprofen 2 times and her pain level varied from 0 to 7 from 4/01/25 through 4/24/25. Residents Affected - Few

The nursing progress note dated 4/25/25 at 6:54 pm written by Nurse #2 revealed Resident #1 returned from Note: The nursing home is her dialysis appointment at approximately 5:30 pm and it was reported by the Contracted Transport Driver disputing this citation. that Resident #1 had reported back pain and wanted to go to bed. Nurse #2 further noted that Resident #1 began moaning and crying out that her back hurt and Resident #1 explained that her wheelchair had flipped backwards while being transported back to the facility from dialysis. Resident #1 reported the Contracted Transport Driver forgot to lock the wheelchair down. Resident #1 reported a pain score of 10 out of 10 for her back from top of neck all the way down the back, neck on both sides, and both shoulders. Resident #1 was administered as needed pain medication. Nurse #2 further noted that Resident #1 continued to yell out in pain and was transferred to the hospital for further evaluation by EMS (emergency medical services).

Review of the Controlled Drug Record revealed Resident #1 was administered 2 tramadol 50 mg tablets for pain on 4/25/25 at 5:45 pm and the medication was signed out by Nurse #2.

A telephone interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:05 pm with Nurse #2 who was assigned to Resident #1

on 4/25/25 when the Resident returned from the dialysis appointment. Nurse #2 stated she was sitting at the nursing station when the Contracted Transport Driver approached the desk with Resident #1 and he reported that Resident #1's back hurt and she wanted to go to bed. Nurse #2 stated the Contracted Transport Driver left the dialysis communication book at the desk and left the facility. Nurse #2 stated she was notified by Nurse Aide (NA) #1 that Resident #1 had reported she had a fall in the transportation van and she immediately went to the room. She stated Resident #1 appeared to be panicked, like talking all over the place and rambling. She indicated the resident seemed hesitant to report what happened, almost nervous like not looking at her [Nurse #2] when she asked her about what happened on the ride back from dialysis. Resident #1 did tell her that the Contracted Transport Driver did not lock the wheelchair to the van floor and

the wheelchair tipped back and she hit the floor. Nurse #2 stated Resident #1 reported pain from the neck down and described it as really bad, everything hurt. She stated she contacted the physician and Resident #1 was transferred to the hospital since she had such severe pain all over her body. She stated Resident #1 was medicated with pain medication but she was in such pain and continued to cry out while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. Nurse #2 stated that at no time did the Contracted Transport Driver report that Resident #1's wheelchair had tipped backwards during the return trip to the facility or that Resident #1 had hit the floor of the van. Nurse #2 stated she notified the Director of Nursing of the incident.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0689 Review of the hospital record dated 4/25/25 through 5/01/25 revealed the following information. Resident #1 was seen in the emergency roiagnom on [DATE REDACTED] after sustaining a fall in the transportation van with reports Level of Harm - Immediate of head, neck, chest, abdominal, and back pain. The resident was also noted to be hypoxic (low blood jeopardy to resident health or oxygen level) and was placed on 2 liters of oxygen via nasal canula. Resident #1 reported she had received safety pain medication at the facility and her pain scale was now 8 out of 10. A computed tomography (CT) scan of

the head was completed on 4/26/25 at 4:41 am with no acute intracranial findings. A CT of the cervical spine Residents Affected - Few without intravenous contrast was completed on 4/26/25 at 4:45 am with no acute findings. The hospital

record further noted that Resident #1continued to report pain all over and on 4/29/25 a magnetic resonance Note: The nursing home is imaging (MRI) was performed on 4/29/25 which showed a fracture at the superior endplate of L1 without disputing this citation. height loss (a less severe fracture that is not fully compressed). Resident #1 did not require any surgical interventions and was stable for transfer back to the facility on [DATE REDACTED]. Resident #1 had a discharge activity level noted as tolerated and was prescribed additional pain medication which included oxycodone (opioid pain medication) 5 mg tablet every 4 hours as needed for moderate or severe pain for 5 days and a lidocaine 4% pain patch daily.

Review of the MAR for May 2025 revealed Resident #1 received the as needed oxycodone for moderated to severe pain 9 times and her pain level varied from 0 through 8 from 5/01/25 through 5/06/25. The as needed oxycodone was discontinued on 5/06/25.

During an interview on 5/06/25 at 11:50 am with the Rehabiliation Manager she revealed that Resident #1 had been evaluated for occupation therapy on 5/02/25 and her pain was reported as significant across her shoulders and lumbar area. The Rehabiliation Manager stated Resident #1 was educated along with nursing staff on proper positioning and turning for safety and comfort.

Resident #1 was interviewed on 5/08/25 at 9:01 am and revealed she had some difficulty talking about the incident because she was so upset by what happened. Resident #1 stated she recalled getting into the transportation van and recalled someone from the dialysis center came out to give her something and the Contracted Transport Driver was talking with them. She stated he then closed the doors and got in the van and began to drive away. Resident #1 stated at that time she did not realize that the Contracted Transport Driver had not hooked her wheelchair to the van floor. She stated he went to take a turn or something and

she felt her chair tip backwards and then the only thing she could see was the ceiling of the van. Resident #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver pulled the van over and came to check on her and she stated that he (the Contracted Transport Driver) kept saying to her that he was going to get fired and that he was going to lose his job for this. Resident #1 stated she could not even say anything at that time, she stated she felt confused and in shock. Resident #1 stated during the ride back to the facility her pain continued to get worse and when she got back to the facility her pain was at least a 10 out of 10. Resident #1 stated she initially felt bad for the Contracted Transport Driver because the entire ride back he just kept saying he was going to be fired and that I [Resident #1] would be okay but when she got back to the facility the pain was so bad that

she had to tell the facility staff what happened. Resident #1 stated she still had pain from the incident and

she stated it was hard to describe just that she felt pain all over her body.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0689 The Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed on 5/05/25 at 2:08 pm. The DON stated she was present at

the facility when the Contracted Transport Driver brought Resident #1 back from the dialysis appointment. Level of Harm - Immediate She stated she was notified by Nurse #2 of the incident and when she went to find the Contracted Transport jeopardy to resident health or Driver he had already left the facility. The DON stated she asked the Health Information Management (HIM) safety Director to contact the Contracted Transportation Company and report Resident #1's incident.

Residents Affected - Few An interview was conducted with the HIM Director on 5/05/25 at 2:21 pm. She reported she contacted the Contracted Transportation Company as requested by the DON and reported the incident that involved Note: The nursing home is Resident #1 on 4/25/25. The HIM Director stated the Contracted Transportation Company obtained the disputing this citation. statement from the Contracted Transport Driver and the company provided the information to the facility.

The Contracted Transportation Company provided the facility with a written statement from the company which included a statement from the Contracted Transport Driver dated 4/25/25 regarding the incident. The Contracted Transport Driver reported he was loading Resident #1 into the transportation van and was about to secure her for travel when he was distracted by a person from the dialysis center. He noted that he stopped what he was doing to get something from the person from the dialysis center, then he secured the lift, shut the doors, and took off without realizing he had not secured Resident #1's wheelchair to the floor.

The Contracted Transport Driver reported that as he took off, the wheelchair tilted over backwards causing Resident #1 to fall hitting her head and back. The statement further noted that the Contracted Transport Driver immediately stopped, asked the resident if she was okay, set the wheelchair upright, secured it to the van floor, and returned Resident #1 to the facility. He further noted that he wanted to report the incident to

the facility management but Resident #1 asked him not to tell anyone because she did not want to get anyone in trouble. The Contracted Transport Driver stated Resident #1 reported she was okay and he left Resident #1 at the facility. The statement concluded that the Contracted Transport Driver was terminated due to not reporting the incident, not securing Resident #1's wheelchair, and gross negligence.

A telephone interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:56 pm with the Contracted Transportation Company's Office Manager who revealed they had provided the facility with the information regarding the incident with Resident #1 and at this time they had no further information to provide.

An attempt to interview the Contracted Transport Driver on 5/07/25 was unsuccessful.

A telephone interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:12 pm with Nurse Aide (NA) #2 who was assigned to Resident #1 on the 7:00 am through 3:00 pm shift on 4/25/25. NA #2 reported that Resident #1 had no pain or discomfort prior to leaving the facility for the dialysis appointment.

A telephone interview was conducted with NA #3 on 5/05/25 at 1:18 pm who was normally assigned to Resident #1 on 4/25/25 during the 3:00 pm through 11:00 pm shift. NA #3 stated when she went to Resident #1's room after she returned from dialysis she noticed immediately something was wrong by the expression

on Resident #1's face, just looked different. NA #3 stated Nurse #2 was already present in the room and Resident #1 reported that when she was in the van her wheelchair had flipped backwards and her whole body was hurting. NA #3 stated Resident #1 was crying out every time she was touched and she had never seen Resident #1 in pain like that.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0689 An interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:49 pm with NA #4 who revealed she was not assigned to Resident #1 on 4/25/25 but she knew the resident well. NA #4 stated she did see the Contracted Transport Level of Harm - Immediate Driver pushing Resident #1 down the hall in her wheelchair on 4/25/25 and she stated Resident #1 was jeopardy to resident health or sitting slumped down, unable to sit upright in the chair with her lower body close to the front edge of the safety wheelchair and her neck resting on the back of the chair. She reported Resident #1 appeared to be upset and in pain because of the way she was sitting in the wheelchair and the way Resident #1 looked at her Residents Affected - Few when they went by. NA #4 stated she tried to speak to Resident #1 and ask what was wrong but the Contracted Transport Driver continued to push the wheelchair down the hall without stopping. Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation. During an interview on 5/05/25 at 1:50 pm with NA #1 she revealed that she was working on 4/25/25 when Resident #1 returned from dialysis. NA #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver came to the nursing station desk and he reported that Resident #1 had been crying like this and was not feeling good. She stated Resident #1 was visibly upset and when she was back in her room Resident #1 reported that the Contracted Transport Driver did not put her wheelchair in the van right and that her wheelchair tipped back and she had hit her head and back. NA #1 stated Resident #1 was crying saying she was in so much pain so she immediately told Nurse #2 who came right down to Resident #1's room.

An interview was conducted on 5/08/25 at 12:34 pm with the Physician who revealed he had been the medical provider for Resident #1 for over 3 years at the facility. He stated Resident #1 had some diffuse left hip pain prior to the 4/25/25 incident with occasional use of opioid pain medication. The Physician stated Resident #1 was very sharp and alert and he would see her 2-3 times per week at the facility to manage her chronic and acute illnesses. He stated Resident #1 was normally very clear in her cognition and speech and

she was a reliable source of information.

A follow-up interview was conducted with the DON on 5/08/25 at 1:15 pm who revealed the Contracted Transport Driver should have checked to make sure Resident #1's wheelchair was secured as required

before he left the dialysis center.

During an interview on 5/05/25 at 2:29 pm with the Administrator she revealed she had initiated an investigation into the incident for Resident #1 and confirmed that the incident did occur and that it was with

the Contracted Transportation Company's van and driver. The Administrator stated the Contracted Transport Driver was responsible to ensure Resident #1's wheelchair was secured to the van floor prior to driving.

On 5/05/25 at 4:51 pm the Administrator was notified of immediate jeopardy.

The facility provided the following Immediate Jeopardy removal plan:

Identify those recipients who have suffered, or are likely to suffer, a serious adverse outcome as a result of

the noncompliance:

The Contracted Transport Driver failed to safely secure Resident #1's wheelchair to the floor of the Contracted Transportation Van. On 4/25/25 at 5:30 pm Resident #1 reported to Nurse #2 that her back was hurting and stated that her wheelchair flipped back in the transportation van, the driver forgot to lock her wheelchair down, and she bumped her head.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0689 Nurse #2 went directly to evaluate Resident #1 and identified that the resident was tearful and reported pain.

Level of Harm - Immediate Nurse #2 completed a neurological assessment of Resident #1, which was normal. Resident #1 was given jeopardy to resident health or Tramadol for pain at 5:45 p.m. for pain. safety Nurse #2 contacted the primary Medical Doctor (MD) for Resident #1 to report the resident complained of Residents Affected - Few pain in her back, neck, and shoulder. The MD provided an order to transport Resident #1 to the Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation. Nurse #2 called Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for transportation to Note: The nursing home is the ED and Resident #1 left for the ED at 6:45 pm. Nurse #2 contacted the Responsible Party (RP) to report disputing this citation. the incident that occurred in the contracted van, the resident report of pain and the MD order to transport the resident to the ED.

Resident #1 remained in the hospital undergoing a CT Scan on 4/25/25 with negative results for acute diagnosis. Due to continued complaints of pain at the hospital, the hospital completed an MRI on 4/29/25 which identified a lumbar 1 fracture.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Director contacted the Contracted Transportation Company Owner on 4/25/25 at approximately 5:45pm to report the Resident #1's allegation that the Contracted Transport Driver failed to secure the wheelchair and Resident #1 stated her wheelchair flipped back and she hit her head. On 4/25/25 the Contracted Transportation Company Owner provided a statement to the facility

in an email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner. The email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner described an interview that the Contracted Transportation Company Owner had with the Contracted Transport Driver following the incident on 4/25/25 with Resident #1. The email stated that the Contracted Transport Driver confirmed he did not secure Resident #1's wheelchair to the floor. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver reported that Resident #1's wheelchair tilted backwards causing her to fall and hit her head and back. The Contracted Driver reported he immediately stopped, asked Resident #1 if she was OK, sat her chair upright, secured her properly and returned her to the facility. The Contracted Transport Driver stated Resident #1 reported to him that she was OK. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver did not follow the policy by not securing a passenger. The Contracted Transportation Company Owner reported that the Contracted Transport Driver was terminated due to gross negligence and is ineligible for rehire.

On 5/6/2025 the HIM Director identified all residents who have been transported by all transportation providers within the last 30 days using the facility transportation calendar. The Social Worker will identify alert and oriented residents on this list using the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10 and above. Social Services will interview alert and oriented residents to identify any incident where the transport driver failed to safely secure the wheelchair in the transportation van. These interviews will be completed on 5/6/25 and the results will be reported to the facility Administrator and/or the facility Director of Nursing (DON). The facility will complete an investigation for any concerns that are identified and take appropriate follow-up action based upon the results of the investigation. The Administrator will assume responsibility to ensure the investigation and follow-up are completed.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0689 The facility licensed nurses will complete a Skin Note and Pain Assessment for all residents with a BIMS of less than 10 who have had transportation in the last 7 days to identify potential injury which may have Level of Harm - Immediate occurred during transportation. Results of the Skin Note and Pain Assessment will be completed on 5/6/25 jeopardy to resident health or and the results will be reported to the Administrator and/or the DON. The facility will complete an safety investigation for any concerns that are identified and take appropriate follow-up action based upon the results of the investigation. The Administrator will assume responsibility to ensure the investigation and Residents Affected - Few follow-up are completed.

Note: The nursing home is Specify the action the entity will take to alter the process or system failure to prevent a serious adverse disputing this citation. outcome from occurring or recurring, and when the action will be complete:

The facility will have effective systems in place for safe transportation.

The facility ceased use of the outside vendor who was responsible for transportation of Resident #1 as of 5/5/25. The facility has one additional outside vendor utilized for appointment transportation.

The Administrator spoke with the Contracted Transportation Company Owner regarding the need for education and documentation on 5/6/25. The Transportation Vendor who will be utilized for appointment transportation will provide competency training for all contract transport drivers who transport residents from

the facility starting on 5/6/25. Training will be provided by the Contract Transportation Vendor Supervisors using the manufacturer's instructional Training Video and will include a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair. Effective 5/6/25 all contracted transport drivers this Transportation Vendor sends to

the facility will have this training completed prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents. Training documentation will be provided to the Administrator by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee to be maintained at the facility. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents, including a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair.

On 5/6/25 100% of the facility's transport drivers will receive competency training related to securing wheelchairs in the van. The facility's transport driver training was provided by the facility Maintenance Director on 5/6/25. Training uses the manufacturer's instructions and includes a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair.

Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided this training and include a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair, prior to being scheduled to provide transportation trips, provided by the Maintenance Director.

Alleged date of immediate jeopardy removal: 5/07/25.

Onsite validation of the immediate jeopardy removal plan was completed as follows:

Interviews were conducted on 5/06/25 and 5/08/25 with multiple residents who utilized transportation services with no reported problems or concerns regarding the safety of transportation services.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 345538 B. Wing 05/08/2025

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

Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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 0689 Review of the facility audit documentation revealed interviews were conducted with those residents who had

a BIMS of 10 and up and utilized transportation in the last 30 days and a skin/pain assessments was Level of Harm - Immediate completed for residents with a BIMS of less than 10 for the last 7 days. No concerns were identified. jeopardy to resident health or safety The Administrator verified that effective 5/05/25 the facility ceased use of the vendor for the company that provided transportation for Resident #1 on 4/25/25. Residents Affected - Few

Review of the facility education materials and sign-in sheets were reviewed to confirm that education was Note: The nursing home is provided to all facility staff who provided resident transportation. The facility transportation staff were disputing this citation. educated by the Maintenance Director regarding manufacturer guidelines for securing a resident for transportation and included a return demonstration of securing a wheelchair. Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided the educational video which will include a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair, prior to being scheduled to provide transportation trips, and will be provided by

the Maintenance Director.

The facility provided the contracted transportation company's education documentation for review. The documentation revealed that all staff at both service locations had completed video and written education on safely securing a wheelchair when transporting residents on 5/06/25. The education included a manufacturer instructional video on how to properly secure a resident wheelchair to the van floor and a return demonstration. The education was verified by sign-in sheets. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents, including a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair.

The Administrator confirmed this was the only contracted transportation company the facility currently used for transportation effective 5/05/25.

Interviews were conducted on 5/08/25 with transportation drivers and the Maintenance Director to confirm

the education was provided and the return demonstration was completed.

The facility's immediate jeopardy removal date of 5/07/25 was validated.

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Physician, the Contracted Transport Driver failed to have Resident #1 assessed for injury by a qualified professional prior to moving the resident following a fall in the transportation van and to notify the facility nursing staff of the fall in order for the resident to be clinically assessed for injuries from the fall. Resident #1 returned to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] at approximately 5:30 pm and notified staff that her wheelchair had flipped backwards while being transported back to the facility and the Contracted Transport Driver lifted her and her wheelchair up from the floor and returned her to the facility. Resident #1 suffered pain rated a 10 out of 10 (with 10 being the worst pain possible) in her neck, shoulders, and back. The resident was transferred to the hospital where she was identified with a fracture at the superior endplate (flat surface at the top of each vertebra) of the L1 (lumbar spine region, first vertebra). There was a high likelihood of further injury from moving a resident after a fall prior to a clinical assessment of injury and not informing staff of the fall delayed treatment for the resident. This deficient practice affected one of three residents reviewed for accidents (Resident #1).

An initial report completed by the Administrator was submitted to the State Agency on 5/01/25 for an allegation of neglect. The Contracted Transport Driver was noted as the accused individual. The report indicated on 4/25/25 Resident #1 was transported from dialysis back to the facility by the Contracted Transport Driver and after Resident #1 returned she reported she had fallen in the van and had back pain.

The Contracted Transport Driver returned Resident #1's paperwork to the nurse and made no report of an incident during transport. The resident was sent to the ED for evaluation. On 5/01/25 the facility was notified that Resident #1 sustained an acute fracture related to the fall during transport on 4/25/25.

During an interview with Nurse #2 on 5/05/25 at 1:05 pm she stated that after she was notified of Resident #1's fall on 4/25/25 by Nurse Aide #1 she immediately went to assess the resident. She revealed that Resident #1 appeared to be panicked, like talking all over the place and rambling. She indicated the resident seemed hesitant to report what happened, almost nervous like not looking at her [Nurse #2] when she asked her about what happened on the ride back from dialysis.

An interview was conducted on 5/08/25 at 9:01 am with Resident #1 who revealed that during the entire ride back to the facility after the fall on 4/25/25 the Contracted Transport Driver kept saying he was going to be fired for what happened.

The initial report submitted on 5/1/25 for an allegation of neglect related to the 4/25/25 fall for Resident #1 was reviewed with the Administrator on 5/05/25 at 2:29 pm. The Administrator was unable to state why she completed and submitted the initial report for neglect but she stated it was not neglect on the role of the facility. She stated the facility confirmed Resident #1's fall and injury had occurred but she did not feel the facility was responsible for the actions of the Contracted Transport Driver. The Administrator further stated that she did not identify anything, on their end, that the facility would have done differently.

On 5/05/25 at 4:51 pm the Administrator was notified of immediate jeopardy.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

The facility provided the following Immediate Jeopardy removal plan: Identify those recipients who have suffered, or are likely to suffer, a serious adverse outcome as a result of

the noncompliance:

On 4/25/25 Resident #1 had a fall in the Contracted Transportation Van and the Contracted Transport Driver moved the resident prior to having the resident assessed for injuries by a qualified professional. Upon return to the facility the Contracted Transport Driver informed the staff the resident wanted to go to bed and did not feel good but he failed to notify the facility nursing staff of the fall in order for the resident to be clinically assessed for injuries from the fall. On 4/25/25 at 5:30 p.m., Resident #1 reported to Nurse #2 that her back was hurting and stated that her wheelchair flipped back in the contracted transportation van, the driver forgot to lock her wheelchair down, and she bumped her head.

Nurse #2 went directly to evaluate Resident #1 and identified that the resident was tearful and reported pain.

Nurse #2 completed a neurological assessment of Resident #1, which was normal. Resident #1 was given Tramadol for pain at 5:45 p.m. for pain.

Nurse #2 contacted the primary Medical Doctor (MD) for Resident #1 to report the resident complained of pain in her back, neck and shoulder. The MD provided an order to transport Resident #1 to the Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation. Nurse #2 called Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for transportation to

the ED and Resident #1 left for the ED at 6:45 p.m. Nurse #2 contacted the Responsible Party (RP) to report

the incident that occurred in the contracted van, the resident report of pain and the MD order to transport the resident to the ED.

Resident #1 remained in the Hospital undergoing a Cat Scan on 4/25/25 with negative results for acute diagnosis. Due to continued complaints of pain at the Hospital, the Hospital completed an MRI on 4/29/25 which identified a lumbar 1 fracture.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Director contacted the Contracted Transportation Company Owner on 4/25/25 at approximately 5:45pm to report Resident #1's allegation that Resident #1 stated her wheelchair flipped back and she hit her head. On 4/25/25 the Contracted Transportation Company Owner provided a statement to the Facility in an email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner. The email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner described an interview that the Contracted Transportation Company Owner had with the Contracted Transport Driver following the incident on 4/25/25 with Resident #1. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver reported that Resident #1's wheelchair tilted backwards causing her to fall and hitting her head and back.

The Contracted Driver reported he immediately stopped, asked Resident #1 if she was OK, sat her chair upright and returned her to the facility. The Contracted Transport Driver stated Resident #1 reported to him that she was OK. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver did not follow the policy by notifying 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving the resident and not notifying the facility of the fall. The Contracted Transportation Company Owner reported that the Contracted Transport Driver was terminated due to gross negligence and is ineligible for rehire.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

The Director of Nursing (DON) will review all facility falls within the last 30 days to verify that all residents were assessed by a licensed nurse for injury following a fall and non-medical staff notified staff who were qualified to perform clinical assessments prior to the resident being moved. The facility will complete an investigation for any concerns that are identified and take appropriate follow-up action based upon the results of the investigation. The Administrator will assume responsibility to ensure the investigation and follow-up are completed.

Specify the action the entity will take to alter the process or system failure to prevent a serious adverse outcome from occurring or recurring, and when the action will be complete:

The facility will have effective systems in place to provide the necessary care and services to all resident and to protect all residents from neglect.

The Administrator spoke with the Contracted Transportation Company Owner regarding the need for education and documentation on 5/6/25. The Transportation Vendor who will be utilized for appointment transportation will provide training for all contract transport drivers who transport residents from the facility starting on 5/6/25. Training will be provided by the Contract Transportation Vendor Supervisors and will include notifying 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving the resident and the requirement to notifying the facility of falls by calling the facility at the time of the fall after calling 911. On 5/7/25 the Contract Transportation Vendor Supervisors will complete training on identifying and reporting neglect, including examples of what constitutes neglect. Effective 5/6/25 all contract transport drivers this Transportation Vendor sends to the facility will have this training completed prior to being assigned transportation trips for

the facility residents. Training documentation will be provided to the Administrator by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee to be maintained at the facility. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents.

On 5/6/25 100% of facility staff received re-education regarding the facility policy for Abuse Identification, including indicators of neglect, and reporting neglect, including examples of what constitutes neglect.

Department Supervisors will provide this education for their respective staff on 5/6/25. All staff who did not complete this training on 5/6/25 will have the training provided prior to working their next shift, provided by their respective Department Supervisor. The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

On 5/6/25 100% of facility staff received re-education provided by the Administrator regarding the facility policy not to move the resident after a fall until he/she has been examined by a licensed nurse for possible injuries. Department Supervisors will provide this education for their respective staff on 5/6/25. All staff who did not complete this training on 5/6/25 will have the training provided prior to working their next shift, provided by their respective Department Supervisor. The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

On 5/6/25 100% of the facility's transport drivers will receive training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs during transportation and prior to moving the resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport. The facility's Transport Driver training was provided by the facility Maintenance Director on 5/6/25.

Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs during transportation and prior to moving the resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport provided by the Maintenance Director.

Alleged date of immediate jeopardy removal: 5/08/25 Onsite validation of the immediate jeopardy removal plan was completed as follows:

The Administrator verified that effective 5/05/25 the facility ceased use of the vendor for the company that provided transportation for Resident #1 on 4/25/25.

A review of the facility provided documentation revealed an audit of falls within the last 30 days was completed by the Director of Nursing as outlined in their removal plan. The audits included review for documentation that a licensed nurse assessed the resident for injury following a fall and that non-medical staff notified qualified staff to perform a clinical assessment prior to the resident being moved. There were no concerns identified.

Review of the contracted transportation company's education documentation revealed all staff had completed education on 5/06/25 regarding the notification of 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving, and to notify the facility of any van related incident after calling 911. Further review of the education documentation revealed the contracted transportation company completed education on 5/07/25 on identification of neglect and reporting of neglect. The education included examples of neglect. The education was verified by sign-in sheets from both service locations. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents.

The Administrator confirmed this was the only contracted transportation company the facility currently used for transportation effective 5/05/25.

Review of the facility education materials and sign-in sheets were reviewed and confirmed that education was provided to all facility staff, which included transportation staff, was completed on the facility policy for Abuse Identification which included how to identify neglect, reporting neglect, and examples of neglect. The staff sign-in sheets were reviewed and were completed by all facility staff in all departments, which included contracted staff. The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

A review of the facility education was conducted regarding the facility policy related to falls, with focus to not move a resident after a fall until examined by a licensed nurse for possible injury. Staff sign-in sheets were reviewed and completed by all facility staff including contracted staff. The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided

during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

Review of the education materials and sign-in sheets for the facility transportation staff were reviewed regarding the procedure if a fall should occur during transport. The education included that the resident was to be assessed by a qualified professional before moving a resident, to move the transportation vehicle to a safe location and call 911. The education further noted that facility transportation staff were to notify the facility of any falls that occur during transports. Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs

during transportation and prior to moving the resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport provided by the Maintenance Director.

Interviews were conducted on 5/08/25 with facility staff and contracted facility staff to confirm that education was received regarding abuse and neglect education which included definitions and examples, and reporting of resident neglect.

Interviews were conducted on 5/08/25 with the facility transportation staff who confirmed education was completed regarding management of resident falls during transports including not moving a resident without being assessed by medical professional, reporting incidents to the facility, and abuse and neglect which included examples of neglect.

The facility's immediate jeopardy removal date of 5/08/25 was validated. 08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 45045 Based on record review, interviews with staff, resident, Contracted Transportation Company, and the Physician, the Contracted Transport Driver failed to have Resident #1 assessed for injury by a qualified professional prior to moving the resident following a fall in the transportation van and to notify the facility nursing staff of the fall in order for the resident to be clinically assessed for injuries from the fall. Resident #1 returned to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] at approximately 5:30 pm and notified staff that her wheelchair had flipped backwards while being transported back to the facility and the Contracted Transport Driver lifted her and her wheelchair up from the floor and returned her to the facility. Resident #1 suffered pain rated a 10 out of 10 (with 10 being the worst pain possible) in her neck, shoulders, and back. The resident was transferred to the hospital where she was identified with a fracture at the superior endplate (flat surface at the top of each vertebra) of the L1 (lumbar spine region, first vertebra). There was a high likelihood of further injury from moving a resident after a fall prior to a clinical assessment of injury and not informing staff of the fall delayed treatment for the resident. This deficient practice affected 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident #1).

Immediate Jeopardy began on 4/25/25 when Resident #1 was not assessed by a medical professional for injury prior to being moved following a fall in the contracted transport van. Immediate jeopardy was removed

on 5/07/25 when the facility implemented an acceptable credible allegation of immediate jeopardy removal.

The facility will remain out of compliance at a lower scope and severity level of D (no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy) to ensure education is completed and monitoring systems put into place are effective.

The findings included: Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses which included a left above the knee amputation, right below the knee amputation, and dependence on dialysis.

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment dated [DATE REDACTED] revealed Resident #1 had severe cognitive impairment. Resident #1 was dependent upon staff for transfers and used a wheelchair for mobility.

Resident #1 was not coded for pain or for the use of opioid pain medication.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

The nursing progress note written by Nurse #2 dated 4/25/25 at 6:54 pm revealed Resident #1 returned from her dialysis appointment at approximately 5:30 pm and the Contracted Transport Driver reported that Resident #1's back was hurting and she wanted to go to bed. Nurse #2 noted that staff entered the room to assist Resident #1 to bed and she started moaning and crying out that her back hurt. Resident #1 explained that her wheelchair flipped backwards while being transported back to the facility because the Contracted Transport Driver forgot to lock the wheelchair down. Nurse #2 noted that Resident #1 reported a pain score of 10 out of 10 for her back from top of neck all the way down the back, neck, and shoulders and was administered the as needed (PRN) tramadol (opioid pain medication) at 5:45 pm. Nurse #2 noted the Medical Doctor was notified and she received an order to send Resident #1 to the emergency department for evaluation. Nurse #2 noted that EMS (emergency medical services) was called and arrived at the facility within ten minutes. The nursing progress note further reported that Resident #1 continued to yell out in pain while Nurse #2 prepared the paperwork and notified her Responsible Party. Nurse #2 reported that Resident #1 was transferred to the hospital at 6:45 pm.

Review of the Controlled Drug Record revealed Nurse #2 administered 2 tramadol 50 milligram (mg) tablets for pain to Resident #1 on 4/25/25 at 5:45 pm.

A telephone interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:05 pm with Nurse #2 who was assigned to Resident #1

on 4/25/25 when she returned from the dialysis appointment. Nurse #2 stated she was at the nursing station when the Contracted Transport Driver approached the desk with Resident #1 and the dialysis communication book and reported that Resident #1's back hurt and she wanted to go to bed. Nurse #2 stated the Contracted Transport Driver left the dialysis communication book at the desk and left the facility. Nurse #2 stated that at no time did the Contracted Transport Driver report that Resident #1's wheelchair had tipped backwards

during the return trip to the facility or that Resident #1 had hit the floor of the van. Nurse #2 stated she contacted the Physician and they discussed the option of in-house radiology testing but they decided it was best to send Resident #1 to the hospital because her pain was all over. She stated Resident #1 was medicated with pain medication but she was in such pain and continued to cry out while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. Nurse #2 stated she notified the Director of Nursing of the incident.

Resident #1 was interviewed on 5/08/25 at 9:01 am and revealed she had some difficulty talking about the incident because she was so upset by what happened. Resident #1 stated when the Contracted Transport Driver went to take a turn or something she felt her wheelchair tip backwards and then the only thing she could see was the ceiling of the van. Resident #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver pulled the van over and came to check on her and asked if I (Resident #1) was okay. Resident #1 stated she could not even say anything at that time, she stated she felt confused and in shock. Resident #1 stated that somehow the Contracted Transport Driver was able to pick her and her wheelchair up from the floor while she was still sitting in it and put her and the wheelchair back upright. Resident #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver then hooked her wheelchair to the floor and drove her back to the facility. Resident #1 stated when she got back to the facility her pain was at least 10 out of 10 so she had to tell the staff what happened when she was transported by the Contracted Transport Driver.

An attempt to interview the Contracted Transport Driver on 5/07/25 was unsuccessful.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

The Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed on 5/05/25 at 2:08 pm. The DON stated she was at the facility when the Contracted Transport Driver brought Resident #1 back from the dialysis appointment on 4/25/25. She stated she was notified by Nurse #2 of the van incident with Resident #1, but she stated when

she went to find the Contracted Transport Driver he had already left the facility so she was unable to obtain a statement. The DON stated she asked the Health Information Management (HIM) Director to contact the Contracted Transportation Company and report Resident #1's incident. The DON stated she was told by staff that the Contracted Transport Driver never reported the van incident when he returned Resident #1 to the facility.

An interview with the HIM Director was conducted on 5/05/25 at 2:21 pm. She reported she contacted the Contracted Transportation Company as requested by the DON and reported the incident that involved Resident #1 on 4/25/25. The HIM Director stated the Contracted Transportation Company obtained the statement from the Contracted Transport Driver and the company provided the information to the facility.

The Contracted Transportation Company provided the facility with a written statement from the company which included a statement from the Contracted Transport Driver dated 4/25/25 regarding the incident. The statement revealed Resident #1 was picked up on 4/25/25 at approximately 4:30 pm for transport back to the facility by the Contracted Transport Driver. He reported that as he took off, the wheelchair tilted over backwards causing Resident #1 to fall hitting her head and back. The statement further noted that the Contracted Transport Driver immediately stopped, asked the resident if she was okay, set the wheelchair upright, secured it to the van floor, and returned Resident #1 to the facility. He further noted that he wanted to report the incident to the facility management but Resident #1 asked him not to tell anyone because she did not want to get anyone in trouble. The statement concluded that the Contracted Transport Driver was terminated due to not reporting the incident, not securing Resident #1's wheelchair, and gross negligence.

A telephone interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:56 pm with the Contracted Transportation Company's Office Manager who revealed they had provided the facility with the information regarding the incident with Resident #1 and at this time they had no further information to provide.

The EMS record dated 4/25/25 revealed the facility contacted EMS for Resident #1's emergent transport to

the hospital at 6:40 pm and they arrived at the facility at 6:54 pm. The signs and symptoms listed on the report indicated acute pain due to trauma. The resident stated she was hurting all over and she was unable to describe the pain. Staff indicated Resident #1 had received 2 tramadol prior to EMS arrival. EMS departed

the facility with Resident #1 at 7:11 pm and arrived at the hospital at 7:27 pm.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

Review of the hospital record dated 4/25/25 through 5/01/25 revealed Resident #1 was seen in the emergency room provider on 4/25/25 at approximately 7:32 pm after sustaining a fall in the transportation van with reports of head, neck, chest, abdominal, and back pain. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the cervical spine without intravenous contrast was completed on 4/26/25 at 4:45 am with no acute findings. The hospital record further noted that Resident #1continued to report pain all over and on 4/29/25 a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed on 4/29/25 which showed a fracture at the superior endplate of L1 without height loss (a less severe fracture that is not fully compressed). Resident #1 did not require any surgical interventions and was stable for transfer back to the facility on [DATE REDACTED]. Resident #1's discharge activity level was noted as tolerated and she was prescribed oxycodone (opioid pain medication) 5 mg tablet every 4 hours as needed for moderate or severe pain for 5 days and a lidocaine 4% pain patch daily.

A telephone interview was conducted with NA #3 on 5/05/25 at 1:18 pm who was assigned to Resident #1 on 4/25/25 during the 3:00 pm through 11:00 pm shift. NA #3 stated when she went to Resident #1's room she (Resident #1) was crying out every time she was touched and she had never seen Resident #1 in pain like that before. NA #3 stated when she was told what happened in the van she could not understand why the Contracted Transport Driver did not report what happened to Resident #1 when he dropped her off at the facility.

During an interview on 5/05/25 at 1:50 pm with NA #1 she revealed that she was working on 4/25/25 when Resident #1 returned from dialysis. NA #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver came to the nursing station desk and he reported that Resident #1 had been crying like this and was not feeling good. She stated Resident #1 was visibly upset and when she was back in her room Resident #1 reported what had occurred

on the transport van. NA #1 immediately notified Nurse #2. NA #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver had the audacity to stand right in front of her face and not say one word about what happened to Resident #1

in the van when it was obvious Resident #1 was in extreme pain.

An interview was conducted on 5/08/25 at 12:34 pm with the Physician who revealed he had been the medical provider for Resident #1 for over 3 years at the facility. The Physician indicated that Resident #1 should have been assessed before being moved since the Contracted Transport Driver was not able to know if Resident #1 had been injured at the time and it could have worsened an injury. The Physician stated when

he spoke with Nurse #2 the initial plan was to obtain in-house radiology testing for Resident #1. He stated

they discussed that since the nurse was at the bedside she was best to determine Resident #1's pain level and current status so they made the decision to send the resident to the hospital for the testing because of

the extreme pain throughout her body. The Physician stated Resident #1 was very sharp and alert and he would see her 2-3 times per week at the facility to manage her chronic and acute illnesses. He stated Resident #1 was normally very clear in her cognition and speech and she was a reliable source of information.

A follow-up interview was conducted on 5/08/25 at 1:15 pm with the DON who stated the Contracted Transport Driver should have called 911 when Resident #1's wheelchair tipped backwards and he should have reported it to the facility.

During an interview on 5/05/25 at 2:29 pm with the Administrator she revealed she had confirmed the incident occurred but the Contracted Transport Driver did not report the incident to any staff at the facility when he returned Resident #1 from the dialysis appointment. The Administrator stated the Contracted Transport Driver should have had Resident #1 assessed at the time of the incident and immediately report

the incident to the facility.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

On 5/05/25 at 4:51 pm the Administrator was notified of immediate jeopardy.

The facility provided the following Immediate Jeopardy removal plan: Identify those recipients who have suffered, or are likely to suffer, a serious adverse outcome as a result of

the noncompliance:

On 4/25/25 Resident #1 had a fall in the Contracted Transportation Van and the Contracted Transport Driver moved the resident prior to having the resident assessed for injuries by a qualified professional. Upon return to the facility the Contracted Transport Driver informed the staff the resident wanted to go to bed and did not feel good but he failed to notify the facility nursing staff of the fall in order for the resident to be clinically assessed for injuries from the fall. On 4/25/25 at 5:30 p.m., Resident #1 reported to Nurse #2 that her back was hurting and stated that her wheelchair flipped back in the contracted transportation van, the driver forgot to lock her wheelchair down, and she bumped her head.

Nurse #2 went directly to evaluate Resident #1 and identified that the resident was tearful and reported pain.

Nurse #2 completed a neurological assessment of Resident #1, which was normal. Resident #1 was given Tramadol for pain at 5:45 p.m. for pain.

Nurse #2 contacted the primary Medical Doctor (MD) for Resident #1 to report the resident complained of pain in her back, neck and shoulder. The MD provided an order to transport Resident #1 to the Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation. Nurse #2 called Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for transportation to

the ED and Resident #1 left for the ED at 6:45 p.m. Nurse #2 contacted the Responsible Party (RP) to report

the incident that occurred in the contracted van, the resident report of pain and the MD order to transport the resident to the ED.

Resident #1 remained in the hospital undergoing a CT Scan on 4/25/25 with negative results for acute diagnosis. Due to continued complaints of pain at the hospital, the hospital completed an MRI on 4/29/25 which identified a lumbar 1 fracture.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Director contacted the Contracted Transportation Company Owner on 4/25/25 at approximately 5:45pm to report Resident #1's allegation that Resident #1 stated her wheelchair flipped back and she hit her head. On 4/25/25 the Contracted Transportation Company Owner provided a statement to the Facility in an email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner. The email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner described an interview that the Contracted Transportation Company Owner had with the Contracted Transport Driver following the incident on 4/25/25 with Resident #1. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver reported that Resident #1's wheelchair tilted backwards causing her to fall and hit her head and back. The Contracted Driver reported he immediately stopped, asked Resident #1 if she was OK, sat her chair upright and returned her to the facility. The Contracted Transport Driver stated Resident #1 reported to him that she was OK. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver did not follow

the policy by notifying 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving the resident and not notifying the facility of the fall. The Contracted Transportation Company Owner reported that the Contracted Transport Driver was terminated due to gross negligence and is ineligible for rehire.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

The Director of Nursing (DON) will review all facility falls within the last 30 days to verify that all residents were assessed by a licensed nurse for injury following a fall and non-medical staff notified staff who were qualified to perform clinical assessments prior to the resident being moved. The facility will complete an investigation for any concerns that are identified and take appropriate follow-up action based upon the results of the investigation. The Administrator will assume responsibility to ensure the investigation and follow-up are completed.

Specify the action the entity will take to alter the process or system failure to prevent a serious adverse outcome from occurring or recurring, and when the action will be complete:

The facility will have effective systems in place for residents to be assessed in the event of an accident and for non-medical staff to notify facility staff who are qualified to perform clinical assessments for injury following a fall prior to the resident being moved.

The Administrator spoke with the Contracted Transportation Company Owner regarding the need for education and documentation on 5/6/25. The Transportation Vendor who will be utilized for appointment transportation will provide training for all contract transport drivers who transport residents from the facility starting on 5/6/25. Training will be provided by the Contract Transportation Vendor Supervisors and will include notifying 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving the resident and the requirement to notify the facility of falls by calling the facility at the time of the fall after calling 911. Effective 5/6/25 all contracted transport drivers this Transportation Vendor sends to the facility will have this training completed prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents. Training documentation will be provided to the Administrator by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee to be maintained at the facility. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents.

On 5/6/25 100% of facility staff received re-education provided by the Administrator regarding the facility policy not to move the resident after a fall until he/she has been examined by a licensed nurse for possible injuries. Department Supervisors will provide this education for their respective staff on 5/6/25. All staff who did not complete this training on 5/6/25 will have the training provided prior to working their next shift, provided by their respective Department Supervisor. The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

On 5/6/25 100% of the facility's transport drivers will receive training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs during transportation and prior to moving the resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport. The facility's Transport Driver training was provided by the facility Maintenance Director on 5/6/25.

Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs during transportation and prior to moving the resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport provided by the Maintenance Director.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

Alleged date of immediate jeopardy removal: 5/07/25 Onsite validation of the immediate jeopardy removal plan was completed as follows:

Review of the facility documentation revealed an audit of falls within the last 30 days was completed as outlined in their removal plan. The audits included review for documentation that a licensed nurse assessed

the resident for injury following a fall and that non-medical staff notified qualified staff to perform a clinical assessment prior to the resident being moved. No concerns were identified.

Review of the contracted transportation company's education documentation revealed all staff had completed education on 5/06/25. The education included notification of 911 to assess the resident for injury prior to moving, and to notify the facility of any van related incident after calling 911. The education was verified by sign-in sheets from both service locations. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents.

The Administrator confirmed this was the only contracted transportation company the facility currently used for transportation effective 5/05/25.

The Administrator verified that effective 5/05/25 the facility ceased use of the vendor for the company that provided transportation for Resident #1 on 4/25/25.

Review of the facility education materials and sign-in sheets were reviewed to confirm that education was provided to all facility staff was completed on resident occurrences (falls). The education included not moving

a resident after a fall until the resident has been examined by a licensed nurse for possible injury.

The Clinical Competency Coordinator will be responsible for tracking to ensure that 100% of staff receive the training. This training will be provided during general orientation for all newly hired staff after 5/6/25.

Review of the facility education materials and sign-in sheets were reviewed regarding the facility transportation staff in the event of a fall. The education included to call 911, a resident was to be assessed by a qualified professional in the event of a fall during transport, not to move the resident until the resident had been assessed for injury, and to notify the facility of the incident. Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided training related to ensuring the resident is assessed by a qualified professional in the event the fall occurs during transportation and prior to moving the resident. Per the policy, they should move to the side of the road and call 911 for resident assessment by a qualified professional. Per policy, the facility transport driver will notify the facility of any fall that occurs during transport provided by the Maintenance Director.

Interviews were conducted on 5/08/25 with facility staff, facility transportation staff, and contracted facility staff to confirm that education was received regarding how to manage a resident occurrence.

The facility's immediate jeopardy removal date of 5/07/25 was validated. 08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 45045 Based on record review and interviews with staff, resident, Contracted Transportation Company, and the Physician, the facility failed to ensure a resident was safely secured in the contracted transport van during

the return trip from an appointment back to the facility. On 4/25/25 the Contracted Transport Driver failed to secure Resident #1's wheelchair in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions prior to departing with

the resident from the dialysis clinic. During travel, Resident #1's wheelchair flipped backwards landing with

the backrest of wheelchair (the support structure for the user's back) on the floor of the van. Resident #1 remained in the wheelchair during the fall resulting in her head hitting the van floor and her back sustaining impact when the backrest of the wheelchair hit floor. Resident #1 suffered pain rated a 10 out of 10 (with 10 being the worst pain possible) in her neck, shoulders, and back. Staff reported the resident was moaning and crying out and that they had never seen Resident #1 in pain like that before. The resident was transferred to

the hospital where she was identified with a fracture at the superior endplate (flat surface at the top of each vertebra) of the L1 (lumbar spine region, first vertebra). Resident #1 returned to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] and continued to need opioid pain medication to control her pain. This deficient practice affected 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident # 1).

Immediate jeopardy began on 4/25/25 when the Contracted Transport Driver failed to secure Resident #1's wheelchair to the floor securement system in the transportation van. Immediate jeopardy was removed on 5/07/25 when the facility implemented an acceptable credible allegation of immediate jeopardy removal. The facility will remain out of compliance at a lower scope and severity level of D (no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy) to ensure education is completed and monitoring systems put into place are effective.

The findings included:

The manufacturer's detailed instructions for wheelchair tie-downs were noted to identify the four anchor points in the vehicle designed for securing wheelchairs, position the wheelchair in the designated securement area, connect the tie-down straps to the floor anchor points, and then to the wheelchair's securement points (two at the front and two at the rear of the chair) with a minimum of four tie-down points.

The instructions further noted to tighten the tie-downs to ensure the wheelchair was firmly secured and the occupant was properly restrained before driving.

Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses which included a left above the knee amputation, right below the knee amputation, and dependence on dialysis.

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment dated [DATE REDACTED] revealed Resident #1 had severe cognitive impairment. Resident #1 was dependent upon staff for transfers and wheelchair mobility. Resident #1 was not coded for pain or for the use of opioid pain medication.

Resident #1 had a physician order dated 3/22/25 for ibuprofen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication used to relieve pain and inflammation) 200 milligram (mg) tablet; administer 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed (PRN) for pain.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

Resident #1 had a physician order dated 4/04/25 for tramadol (opioid pain medication) 50 mg tablet; administer 2 tablets for left hip pain every 6 hours as needed.

Review of the April 2025 Medication Administration Record (MAR) and pain monitoring revealed Resident #1 was administered the PRN tramadol 11 times and the PRN ibuprofen 2 times and her pain level varied from 0 to 7 from 4/01/25 through 4/24/25.

The nursing progress note dated 4/25/25 at 6:54 pm written by Nurse #2 revealed Resident #1 returned from her dialysis appointment at approximately 5:30 pm and it was reported by the Contracted Transport Driver that Resident #1 had reported back pain and wanted to go to bed. Nurse #2 further noted that Resident #1 began moaning and crying out that her back hurt and Resident #1 explained that her wheelchair had flipped backwards while being transported back to the facility from dialysis. Resident #1 reported the Contracted Transport Driver forgot to lock the wheelchair down. Resident #1 reported a pain score of 10 out of 10 for her back from top of neck all the way down the back, neck on both sides, and both shoulders. Resident #1 was administered as needed pain medication. Nurse #2 further noted that Resident #1 continued to yell out in pain and was transferred to the hospital for further evaluation by EMS (emergency medical services).

Review of the Controlled Drug Record revealed Resident #1 was administered 2 tramadol 50 mg tablets for pain on 4/25/25 at 5:45 pm and the medication was signed out by Nurse #2.

A telephone interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:05 pm with Nurse #2 who was assigned to Resident #1

on 4/25/25 when the Resident returned from the dialysis appointment. Nurse #2 stated she was sitting at the nursing station when the Contracted Transport Driver approached the desk with Resident #1 and he reported that Resident #1's back hurt and she wanted to go to bed. Nurse #2 stated the Contracted Transport Driver left the dialysis communication book at the desk and left the facility. Nurse #2 stated she was notified by Nurse Aide (NA) #1 that Resident #1 had reported she had a fall in the transportation van and she immediately went to the room. She stated Resident #1 appeared to be panicked, like talking all over the place and rambling. She indicated the resident seemed hesitant to report what happened, almost nervous like not looking at her [Nurse #2] when she asked her about what happened on the ride back from dialysis.

Resident #1 did tell her that the Contracted Transport Driver did not lock the wheelchair to the van floor and

the wheelchair tipped back and she hit the floor. Nurse #2 stated Resident #1 reported pain from the neck down and described it as really bad, everything hurt. She stated she contacted the physician and Resident #1 was transferred to the hospital since she had such severe pain all over her body. She stated Resident #1 was medicated with pain medication but she was in such pain and continued to cry out while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. Nurse #2 stated that at no time did the Contracted Transport Driver report that Resident #1's wheelchair had tipped backwards during the return trip to the facility or that Resident #1 had hit the floor of the van. Nurse #2 stated she notified the Director of Nursing of the incident.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

Review of the hospital record dated 4/25/25 through 5/01/25 revealed the following information. Resident #1 was seen in the emergency roiagnom on [DATE REDACTED] after sustaining a fall in the transportation van with reports of head, neck, chest, abdominal, and back pain. The resident was also noted to be hypoxic (low blood oxygen level) and was placed on 2 liters of oxygen via nasal canula. Resident #1 reported she had received pain medication at the facility and her pain scale was now 8 out of 10. A computed tomography (CT) scan of

the head was completed on 4/26/25 at 4:41 am with no acute intracranial findings. A CT of the cervical spine without intravenous contrast was completed on 4/26/25 at 4:45 am with no acute findings. The hospital

record further noted that Resident #1continued to report pain all over and on 4/29/25 a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed on 4/29/25 which showed a fracture at the superior endplate of L1 without height loss (a less severe fracture that is not fully compressed). Resident #1 did not require any surgical interventions and was stable for transfer back to the facility on [DATE REDACTED]. Resident #1 had a discharge activity level noted as tolerated and was prescribed additional pain medication which included oxycodone (opioid pain medication) 5 mg tablet every 4 hours as needed for moderate or severe pain for 5 days and a lidocaine 4% pain patch daily.

Review of the MAR for May 2025 revealed Resident #1 received the as needed oxycodone for moderated to severe pain 9 times and her pain level varied from 0 through 8 from 5/01/25 through 5/06/25. The as needed oxycodone was discontinued on 5/06/25.

During an interview on 5/06/25 at 11:50 am with the Rehabiliation Manager she revealed that Resident #1 had been evaluated for occupation therapy on 5/02/25 and her pain was reported as significant across her shoulders and lumbar area. The Rehabiliation Manager stated Resident #1 was educated along with nursing staff on proper positioning and turning for safety and comfort.

Resident #1 was interviewed on 5/08/25 at 9:01 am and revealed she had some difficulty talking about the incident because she was so upset by what happened. Resident #1 stated she recalled getting into the transportation van and recalled someone from the dialysis center came out to give her something and the Contracted Transport Driver was talking with them. She stated he then closed the doors and got in the van and began to drive away. Resident #1 stated at that time she did not realize that the Contracted Transport Driver had not hooked her wheelchair to the van floor. She stated he went to take a turn or something and

she felt her chair tip backwards and then the only thing she could see was the ceiling of the van. Resident #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver pulled the van over and came to check on her and she stated that he (the Contracted Transport Driver) kept saying to her that he was going to get fired and that he was going to lose his job for this. Resident #1 stated she could not even say anything at that time, she stated she felt confused and in shock. Resident #1 stated during the ride back to the facility her pain continued to get worse and when she got back to the facility her pain was at least a 10 out of 10. Resident #1 stated she initially felt bad for the Contracted Transport Driver because the entire ride back he just kept saying he was going to be fired and that I [Resident #1] would be okay but when she got back to the facility the pain was so bad that

she had to tell the facility staff what happened. Resident #1 stated she still had pain from the incident and

she stated it was hard to describe just that she felt pain all over her body.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

The Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed on 5/05/25 at 2:08 pm. The DON stated she was present at

the facility when the Contracted Transport Driver brought Resident #1 back from the dialysis appointment.

She stated she was notified by Nurse #2 of the incident and when she went to find the Contracted Transport Driver he had already left the facility. The DON stated she asked the Health Information Management (HIM) Director to contact the Contracted Transportation Company and report Resident #1's incident.

An interview was conducted with the HIM Director on 5/05/25 at 2:21 pm. She reported she contacted the Contracted Transportation Company as requested by the DON and reported the incident that involved Resident #1 on 4/25/25. The HIM Director stated the Contracted Transportation Company obtained the statement from the Contracted Transport Driver and the company provided the information to the facility.

The Contracted Transportation Company provided the facility with a written statement from the company which included a statement from the Contracted Transport Driver dated 4/25/25 regarding the incident. The Contracted Transport Driver reported he was loading Resident #1 into the transportation van and was about to secure her for travel when he was distracted by a person from the dialysis center. He noted that he stopped what he was doing to get something from the person from the dialysis center, then he secured the lift, shut the doors, and took off without realizing he had not secured Resident #1's wheelchair to the floor.

The Contracted Transport Driver reported that as he took off, the wheelchair tilted over backwards causing Resident #1 to fall hitting her head and back. The statement further noted that the Contracted Transport Driver immediately stopped, asked the resident if she was okay, set the wheelchair upright, secured it to the van floor, and returned Resident #1 to the facility. He further noted that he wanted to report the incident to

the facility management but Resident #1 asked him not to tell anyone because she did not want to get anyone in trouble. The Contracted Transport Driver stated Resident #1 reported she was okay and he left Resident #1 at the facility. The statement concluded that the Contracted Transport Driver was terminated due to not reporting the incident, not securing Resident #1's wheelchair, and gross negligence.

A telephone interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:56 pm with the Contracted Transportation Company's Office Manager who revealed they had provided the facility with the information regarding the incident with Resident #1 and at this time they had no further information to provide.

An attempt to interview the Contracted Transport Driver on 5/07/25 was unsuccessful.

A telephone interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:12 pm with Nurse Aide (NA) #2 who was assigned to Resident #1 on the 7:00 am through 3:00 pm shift on 4/25/25. NA #2 reported that Resident #1 had no pain or discomfort prior to leaving the facility for the dialysis appointment.

A telephone interview was conducted with NA #3 on 5/05/25 at 1:18 pm who was normally assigned to Resident #1 on 4/25/25 during the 3:00 pm through 11:00 pm shift. NA #3 stated when she went to Resident #1's room after she returned from dialysis she noticed immediately something was wrong by the expression

on Resident #1's face, just looked different. NA #3 stated Nurse #2 was already present in the room and Resident #1 reported that when she was in the van her wheelchair had flipped backwards and her whole body was hurting. NA #3 stated Resident #1 was crying out every time she was touched and she had never seen Resident #1 in pain like that.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

An interview was conducted on 5/05/25 at 1:49 pm with NA #4 who revealed she was not assigned to Resident #1 on 4/25/25 but she knew the resident well. NA #4 stated she did see the Contracted Transport Driver pushing Resident #1 down the hall in her wheelchair on 4/25/25 and she stated Resident #1 was sitting slumped down, unable to sit upright in the chair with her lower body close to the front edge of the wheelchair and her neck resting on the back of the chair. She reported Resident #1 appeared to be upset and in pain because of the way she was sitting in the wheelchair and the way Resident #1 looked at her when they went by. NA #4 stated she tried to speak to Resident #1 and ask what was wrong but the Contracted Transport Driver continued to push the wheelchair down the hall without stopping.

During an interview on 5/05/25 at 1:50 pm with NA #1 she revealed that she was working on 4/25/25 when Resident #1 returned from dialysis. NA #1 stated the Contracted Transport Driver came to the nursing station desk and he reported that Resident #1 had been crying like this and was not feeling good. She stated Resident #1 was visibly upset and when she was back in her room Resident #1 reported that the Contracted Transport Driver did not put her wheelchair in the van right and that her wheelchair tipped back and she had hit her head and back. NA #1 stated Resident #1 was crying saying she was in so much pain so she immediately told Nurse #2 who came right down to Resident #1's room.

An interview was conducted on 5/08/25 at 12:34 pm with the Physician who revealed he had been the medical provider for Resident #1 for over 3 years at the facility. He stated Resident #1 had some diffuse left hip pain prior to the 4/25/25 incident with occasional use of opioid pain medication. The Physician stated Resident #1 was very sharp and alert and he would see her 2-3 times per week at the facility to manage her chronic and acute illnesses. He stated Resident #1 was normally very clear in her cognition and speech and

she was a reliable source of information.

A follow-up interview was conducted with the DON on 5/08/25 at 1:15 pm who revealed the Contracted Transport Driver should have checked to make sure Resident #1's wheelchair was secured as required

before he left the dialysis center.

During an interview on 5/05/25 at 2:29 pm with the Administrator she revealed she had initiated an investigation into the incident for Resident #1 and confirmed that the incident did occur and that it was with

the Contracted Transportation Company's van and driver. The Administrator stated the Contracted Transport Driver was responsible to ensure Resident #1's wheelchair was secured to the van floor prior to driving.

On 5/05/25 at 4:51 pm the Administrator was notified of immediate jeopardy.

The facility provided the following Immediate Jeopardy removal plan: Identify those recipients who have suffered, or are likely to suffer, a serious adverse outcome as a result of

the noncompliance:

The Contracted Transport Driver failed to safely secure Resident #1's wheelchair to the floor of the Contracted Transportation Van. On 4/25/25 at 5:30 pm Resident #1 reported to Nurse #2 that her back was hurting and stated that her wheelchair flipped back in the transportation van, the driver forgot to lock her wheelchair down, and she bumped her head.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

Nurse #2 went directly to evaluate Resident #1 and identified that the resident was tearful and reported pain.

Nurse #2 completed a neurological assessment of Resident #1, which was normal. Resident #1 was given Tramadol for pain at 5:45 p.m. for pain.

Nurse #2 contacted the primary Medical Doctor (MD) for Resident #1 to report the resident complained of pain in her back, neck, and shoulder. The MD provided an order to transport Resident #1 to the Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation. Nurse #2 called Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for transportation to

the ED and Resident #1 left for the ED at 6:45 pm. Nurse #2 contacted the Responsible Party (RP) to report

the incident that occurred in the contracted van, the resident report of pain and the MD order to transport the resident to the ED.

Resident #1 remained in the hospital undergoing a CT Scan on 4/25/25 with negative results for acute diagnosis. Due to continued complaints of pain at the hospital, the hospital completed an MRI on 4/29/25 which identified a lumbar 1 fracture.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Director contacted the Contracted Transportation Company Owner on 4/25/25 at approximately 5:45pm to report the Resident #1's allegation that the Contracted Transport Driver failed to secure the wheelchair and Resident #1 stated her wheelchair flipped back and she hit her head. On 4/25/25 the Contracted Transportation Company Owner provided a statement to the facility

in an email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner. The email from the Contracted Transportation Company Owner described an interview that the Contracted Transportation Company Owner had with the Contracted Transport Driver following the incident on 4/25/25 with Resident #1. The email stated that the Contracted Transport Driver confirmed he did not secure Resident #1's wheelchair to the floor. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver reported that Resident #1's wheelchair tilted backwards causing her to fall and hit her head and back. The Contracted Driver reported he immediately stopped, asked Resident #1 if she was OK, sat her chair upright, secured her properly and returned her to the facility. The Contracted Transport Driver stated Resident #1 reported to him that she was OK. Per the Contracted Transportation Company Owner, the Contracted Transport Driver did not follow the policy by not securing a passenger. The Contracted Transportation Company Owner reported that the Contracted Transport Driver was terminated due to gross negligence and is ineligible for rehire.

On 5/6/2025 the HIM Director identified all residents who have been transported by all transportation providers within the last 30 days using the facility transportation calendar. The Social Worker will identify alert and oriented residents on this list using the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10 and above. Social Services will interview alert and oriented residents to identify any incident where the transport driver failed to safely secure the wheelchair in the transportation van. These interviews will be completed on 5/6/25 and the results will be reported to the facility Administrator and/or the facility Director of Nursing (DON). The facility will complete an investigation for any concerns that are identified and take appropriate follow-up action based upon the results of the investigation. The Administrator will assume responsibility to ensure the investigation and follow-up are completed.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

The facility licensed nurses will complete a Skin Note and Pain Assessment for all residents with a BIMS of less than 10 who have had transportation in the last 7 days to identify potential injury which may have occurred during transportation. Results of the Skin Note and Pain Assessment will be completed on 5/6/25 and the results will be reported to the Administrator and/or the DON. The facility will complete an investigation for any concerns that are identified and take appropriate follow-up action based upon the results of the investigation. The Administrator will assume responsibility to ensure the investigation and follow-up are completed.

Specify the action the entity will take to alter the process or system failure to prevent a serious adverse outcome from occurring or recurring, and when the action will be complete:

The facility will have effective systems in place for safe transportation.

The facility ceased use of the outside vendor who was responsible for transportation of Resident #1 as of 5/5/25. The facility has one additional outside vendor utilized for appointment transportation.

The Administrator spoke with the Contracted Transportation Company Owner regarding the need for education and documentation on 5/6/25. The Transportation Vendor who will be utilized for appointment transportation will provide competency training for all contract transport drivers who transport residents from

the facility starting on 5/6/25. Training will be provided by the Contract Transportation Vendor Supervisors using the manufacturer's instructional Training Video and will include a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair. Effective 5/6/25 all contracted transport drivers this Transportation Vendor sends to

the facility will have this training completed prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents. Training documentation will be provided to the Administrator by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee to be maintained at the facility. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents, including a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair.

On 5/6/25 100% of the facility's transport drivers will receive competency training related to securing wheelchairs in the van. The facility's transport driver training was provided by the facility Maintenance Director on 5/6/25. Training uses the manufacturer's instructions and includes a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair.

Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided this training and include a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair, prior to being scheduled to provide transportation trips, provided by the Maintenance Director.

Alleged date of immediate jeopardy removal: 5/07/25.

Onsite validation of the immediate jeopardy removal plan was completed as follows: Interviews were conducted on 5/06/25 and 5/08/25 with multiple residents who utilized transportation services with no reported problems or concerns regarding the safety of transportation services.

08/27/2025 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPrinted: N o. 0938-0391 STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIESSTREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE B. Wing (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information) 05/08/2025 Pruitthealth-Raleigh 2420 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Note: The nursing home is disputing this citation.

Review of the facility audit documentation revealed interviews were conducted with those residents who had

a BIMS of 10 and up and utilized transportation in the last 30 days and a skin/pain assessments was completed for residents with a BIMS of less than 10 for the last 7 days. No concerns were identified.

The Administrator verified that effective 5/05/25 the facility ceased use of the vendor for the company that provided transportation for Resident #1 on 4/25/25.

Review of the facility education materials and sign-in sheets were reviewed to confirm that education was provided to all facility staff who provided resident transportation. The facility transportation staff were educated by the Maintenance Director regarding manufacturer guidelines for securing a resident for transportation and included a return demonstration of securing a wheelchair. Newly hired facility transportation drivers will be provided the educational video which will include a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair, prior to being scheduled to provide transportation trips, and will be provided by

the Maintenance Director.

The facility provided the contracted transportation company's education documentation for review. The documentation revealed that all staff at both service locations had completed video and written education on safely securing a wheelchair when transporting residents on 5/06/25. The education included a manufacturer instructional video on how to properly secure a resident wheelchair to the van floor and a return demonstration. The education was verified by sign-in sheets. Newly hired contract transport drivers for this vendor will be provided this training by the Contracted Transportation Company Owner or Designee prior to being assigned transportation trips for the facility residents, including a return demonstration of safely securing a wheelchair.

The Administrator confirmed this was the only contracted transportation company the facility currently used for transportation effective 5/05/25.

Interviews were conducted on 5/08/25 with transportation drivers and the Maintenance Director to confirm

the education was provided and the return demonstration was completed.

The facility's immediate jeopardy removal date of 5/07/25 was validated. 08/27/2025