Pruitt Carolina Point 2017-05-10

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17b. Did residents express positive opinions regarding their dining experience? no 17c. Is fresh ice water available and provided to residents? yes 18. Do residents have privacy in making and receiving phone calls? n/a 19. Is there evidence of community involvement from other Civic, volunteer or religious groups? yes 20. Does the facility have a functioning: Resident’s Council? Family Council? yes Areas of Concern Exit Summary Are there resident issues or topics that need follow-up or review at a later time or during the next visit? - Several comments concerned meals: lack of choice, lack of ‘finger food,’ and food quality. - A family member complained that it seemed there was a lack of communication between shifts regarding needs (bed alarm, and the fact that the resident needed to be fed). - A concern was expressed about clothing not coming back from the laundry or being returned to the wrong resident. Discuss items from “Areas of Concern” Section as well as any changes observed during the visit. Give summary of visit with Administrator or SIC. Does the facility have needs that the committee or community could help address? Exit was held with Admissions Coordinator. -Family members appreciated being given the phone number of a nurse advocate at the admission meeting. One mentioned she had called with concerns which were addressed. - Facility was clean and staff members were consistently friendly and helpful. - A part time activities director coordinates activities every day of the week; residents are invited to participate at the time of the activity. Activities range from coloring, jewelry making, and language instruction to manicures, bingo, socials, and religious services. - Several residents were observed to be enjoying sitting outside (these were ones who appeared able to get there on their own). - Greatest concerns were about meals.