CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0561
(Tag F0561)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review during the standard survey completed on 10/27/23, the facility did not ensure that each resident had the right to choose aspects of their lives, in the facility, that are significant to them. Specifically, one (Resident #29) of four residents reviewed for choices was not given the choice to get out of bed when they wanted to.
The finding is:
Review of the undated document labeled Resident's [NAME] of Rights documented that each resident had the right to dignity, independent decision-making, and respect.
1.Resident #29 had diagnoses that included Multiple Sclerosis (MS- a chronic progressive disease whose symptoms may include numbness and impaired muscular coordination), generalized weakness and neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder. The Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool) dated 9/15/23 documented the resident understood and understands and was cognitively intact. The MDS also documented that Resident #29 was totally dependent for transfers and was a two-person physical assist.
The [NAME] (guide used by staff to deliver care) as of 10/27/23, documented Resident #29 was independent in choosing when they get up or go to bed.
The comprehensive care plan (CCP) initiated 4/29/22 documented that Resident #29 could make their needs and wants known without difficulty. Additionally, they were independent in choosing when they wanted to get up and go to bed.
During an observation and interview on 10/23/23 at 11:17 AM, Resident #29 was in bed and stated they would prefer to be washed up in the morning, but the aides don't generally get them washed up until after lunch. The resident stated they had asked staff earlier that morning to get them up.
During an observation on 10/25/23 at 8:30 AM Resident #29 was in bed having breakfast.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 9:35 AM, Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) #6 stated that the shortage of clean linen was an issue because it caused a delay in getting residents out of bed and prevented them from providing proper care.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 9:50 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #9 stated that the shortage of clean linen caused a delay in care for the residents. LPN #9 stated they often went to other units or the basement to obtain clean linens.
During an observation and interview on 10/25/23 at 10:03 AM, Resident #29 was still in bed and stated they had not received their AM care yet because there wasn't any clean linen.
During an observation and interview on 10/25/23 at 12:01 PM, Resident #29 was observed in their bed, wearing a nightgown. They stated that they would have preferred to have their shower in the morning, but the CNA told them they would have to wait until after lunch.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 9:55 AM, CNA #8 stated that it was undignified to make residents stay in bed when they want to get up, but they are not always able to get them up in the mornings because they don't have enough clean linen.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 10:26 AM LPN #10 Unit Manager (UM) 2nd floor stated that residents should be provided proper care, 24 hours a day, whenever they needed it. LPN #10 UM stated residents shouldn't have to wait to get out of bed.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 11:41 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) #3, Acting Director of Nursing (DON), stated that not providing proper care to residents was a dignity issue and should be provided upon the resident's request.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 12:00 PM, the Administrator stated that it wasn't ideal that residents should have to wait for care, but sometimes things happened. Additionally, the Administrator stated residents should be provided incontinent care, if needed, before being served breakfast.
415.5 (b)(1)
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during Standard survey completed on [DATE], the facility did not en...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during Standard survey completed on [DATE], the facility did not ensure the system developed for advanced directives was implemented in a manner that was consistent with resident's wishes reviewed for two (Resident #72, 140) of two residents reviewed for advanced directives. Specifically, the MOLST (Medical Orders for Life -Sustaining Treatment) in the resident's medical record (paper chart) did not coincide with the electronic medical record including (EMR, Medication Administration Record (eMAR), physician orders, care plans and closet care plans.
The findings are:
The policy and procedure (P&P) titled Advanced Directives revised 5/16 documented upon completion of a MOLST the original paperwork is placed in the medical record.
The P&P titled CPR revised 11/21 documented CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) will be initiated according to the resident's advanced directives on file. When a resident is identified as unresponsive, the resident's chart will be reviewed to determine the code status.
1. Resident #72 had diagnoses included anxiety, stage 4 (full thickness tissue injury exposing bone/muscle) pressure ulcer of sacral region, and muscle weakness. The Minimum Data Set-(MDS - a resident assessment tool) dated [DATE] documented Resident #72 was cognitively intact, was understood and was able to understand others.
The comprehensive care plan dated [DATE], documented Resident #72's advanced directives as Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) with a revised date of [DATE].
Review of the physician's Order Summary dated [DATE], revealed Resident #72 had a DNR order.
Review of the MOLST dated [DATE], documented an order for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR, provision of emergency measures including artificial ventilation and chest compressions in the absence of breathing and/or heart rate) in section A.
The interdisciplinary progress notes dated [DATE], Social Worker (SW) #1 documented Resident #72 remained with a DNR order.
Review of the closet care plan (guide used by staff to provide care) dated [DATE], documented Resident #72's code status as DNR.
During an interview on [DATE] at 8:45 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5 stated they would look in the electronic medical record (EMR/eMAR) first, then the MOLST for a Resident's the code status.
During interview on [DATE] at 8:49 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) #3 Acting Director of Nursing stated that Resident #72's MOLST form documented a CPR order, and the electronic medical record (EMR/eMAR) documented a DNR order. RN #3 stated that was a problem; they conflicted and could result in delayed care or go against the resident wishes. Additionally, they stated MOLST forms were updated every 3 months and signed by provider.
During an interview on [DATE] at 8:59 AM, Nurse Practitioner (NP) #2 reviewed Resident #72's orders and the MOLST. NP #2 stated the Social Worker needed to update, they both should match, if an emergency occurred, care could be delayed. Additionally, NP #2 stated nurses show them the MOLST forms, and they just sign it.
During an interview on [DATE] at 9:22 AM, SW #1 stated they usually go over the MOLST form with residents and inform the nurses so they can change the code status in electronic medical record (EMR, eMAR), and care plan. They were updated quarterly based on resident wishes.
2. Resident #140 had diagnoses which included dementia, congestive heart failure (CHF), and hypertension (HTN). The MDS dated [DATE] documented Resident #140 was moderately cognitively impaired, was usually understood and usually understands.
The closet care plan dated [DATE] documented Resident #140 code status as a Full Code (requiring CPR).
The comprehensive care plan revised on [DATE] documented Resident #140's advanced directives as having a MOLST, DNR/DNI (Do not intubate), and limited medical intervention.
The Order Recap Report dated [DATE] through [DATE], revealed an active order dated [DATE] that documented Resident #140 had a MOLST with a Full Code status.
Review of the electron Medication Administration Record (eMAR) dated 10/2023 documented Resident #140 had a MOLST with a Full Code status.
Review of Resident #140's MOLST dated [DATE] witnessed by SW #1 and signed by NP #2 revealed a DNR status.
The Social Work Progress Notes dated [DATE], the Director of Social Work documented they were aware of a new MOLST with DNR/DNI and limited medical intervention.
The Social Work Plan of Care Note dated [DATE] revealed SW #1 documented an annual care plan meeting was held [DATE]. The plan was reviewed by the team. Resident #140 remained a Full Code with MOLST on file.
During observation and interview on [DATE] at 2:36 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #12 stated when the eMAR differentiated from the MOLST it caused concern and delays treatment. LPN #12 verified Resident #140's eMAR documented MOLST-Full Code.
During an interview on [DATE] at 9:22 AM, the Director of Social Work stated Resident's #140's MOLST and comprehensive care plan reflected a DNR status as of [DATE]. Unit Mangers were responsible to ensure the eMAR and the MOLST matched with the CCP and closet care plan. The Director of Social Work stated Resident #140's physicians orders and eMAR should have been updated to reflect DNR on [DATE], were not and could cause confusion during a medical emergency.
During an interview on [DATE] at 11:02 AM, LPN #10 Unit Manager (UM) stated they were not aware of the change in advanced directives for Resident #140 on [DATE] therefore they did not enter the new DNR status into the computer system.
During an interview on [DATE] at 11:09 AM, RN #3 Acting Director of Nursing stated during an emergency nurses verified with the MOLST form in the medical record. LPN #10 should have entered the DNR order into the computer based on Resident #140's wishes. At the end of the day we need a better process.
During an interview on [DATE] at 1:55 PM, the Administrator stated nurses should check the MOLST and determine a resident's code status. The MOLST, comprehensive care plan, closet care plan, physicians' orders, the electronic medical record (EMAR and eMAR) and the dashboard were all expected to match to provide the appropriate treatment.
10 NYCRR 400.21
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Standard survey completed on 10/27/23, the facility did not ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, including injuries...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Standard survey completed on 10/27/23, the facility did not ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, including injuries of unknown source, are reported immediately, but not later than two hours after the allegation is made, to the Administrator of the facility and to other officials (including to the State Survey Agency) in accordance with State Law through established procedures for one (Resident #466) of three residents reviewed for abuse. Specifically, an injury of unknown origin (a bruise to beneath their left eye) was not reported to the Administrator of the facility which resulted not being reported to the State Agency within the required time frames.
The findings are:
The policy and procedure (P&P), titled Abuse Prohibition: Screening/Training/prevention/Identification, Investigation, Reporting/protection of Resident/Employee/Coordination with QAPI, dated 8/2022 documented that facility staff identifying alleged abuse must report immediately to the nursing supervisor. The supervisor will then notify the Director of Nursing or designee immediately. Additionally, the policy documented that staff need to understand their responsibility in the reporting system.
1. Resident #466 had diagnoses of anxiety, depression, and dementia. The Minimum data Set (MDS-a resident assessment tool) dated 10/21/23 documented Resident #466 had severe cognitive impairments.
The comprehensive care plan (CCP) dated 10/21/23 did not address the bruising/injury to Resident #466's face.
Review of the 24- hour Nursing Report sheets dated 10/20/23 to 10/26/23, revealed there was no documented evidence addressing the bruising/injury to Resident #466's eye.
Review of the interdisciplinary Progress Notes dated 10/20/23 to 10/26/23 revealed there was no documented evidence of bruising or injuries to the left side of Resident #466's face.
Review of the Nursing Admission/Readmit Screener - VI signed 10/21/23 revealed no evidence of bruising/injury to Resident #466's face.
Review of the physician's History and Physicals dated 10/23/23 and 10/24/23 revealed there was no documented evidence addressing the bruising/injury to Resident #466 face.
During intermittent observations from 10/23/23 to 10/26/23 between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Resident #466 had a quarter size pink/purple bruise noted below their left eye.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 3:40 PM, Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS) #5 stated they did not recall a bruise to Resident #466's face when they were admitted and that they only did a part of the admission assessment. RN #5 stated if any skin issues were present upon admission, they would have documented the issue on the admission assessment form.
During an observation and interview on 10/26/23 at 7:42 AM, RNS #4 stated there was a purple area to the left side of Resident #466's face, it looked like a bruise or an abrasion, and that they had not noticed it before.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 7:51 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #5 stated the bruise to Resident #466's face was there since the resident arrived at facility. CNA #5 stated they reported the bruise to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #6 they thought about 2 days ago.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 11:03 AM, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) stated they completed Resident #466's admission assessment, thoroughly assessed the resident, and that they did not note any bruising or abrasions to their face. The ADON stated they expected staff to report bruises/abrasions to the Unit Nurse or Supervisor. The ADON stated, RNS #4 made them aware of the bruising on 10/26/23. The ADON stated they had not had time to document and that injures of unknown origin should be reported within 2 hours.
During a telephone interview on 10/27/23 at 1:05 PM, LPN #6 stated they did not recall any bruising or abrasions to Resident #466's face and did not recall anyone reporting it to them. LPN #6 stated if someone had reported a bruise to them, they would have reported it to the Nursing Supervisor.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 11:13 AM, the Administrator stated they were not made aware of the injury until 10:00 AM today (10/27) and would have expected any injuries of unknown origin to be reported, so an investigation could have proceeded. The Administrator stated the injury should have been reported within 2 hours.
10NYCRR 415.4 (b)(4)
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Standard survey completed on 10/27/23, the facility did not ensure that in response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Standard survey completed on 10/27/23, the facility did not ensure that in response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment have evidence that alleged violations are thoroughly investigated for one of three residents (Resident # 466) reviewed. Specifically, there was a delay in the initiation of an investigation into a bruise of unknown origin to the resident's face.
The finding is:
Review of policies and procedures (P&P), titled Abuse Prohibition: Screening/Training/prevention/Identification, Investigation, Reporting/protection of Resident/Employee/Coordination with QAPI, dated 8/2022 documented Facility staff identifying alleged abuse must report immediately to the nursing supervisor. The Supervisor then will notify the Director (DON) of Nursing or Designee immediately and a formal investigation will begin. If there is an injury of unknown origin, staff members assigned to the unit for the 24 hours prior to the discovery of the injury must provide statements to determine cause the injury.
1. Resident #466 had diagnoses of anxiety, depression, and dementia. The Minimum data Set (MDS-a resident assessment tool) dated 10/21/23 documented Resident #466 had severe cognitive impairments.
During an observation on 10/23/23 at 10:15 AM, Resident #466 had a quarter size pink/purple bruise noted below their left eye. The resident was unable to state how it occurred.
On 10/24/23 at 3:00 PM, the Administrator was asked to provide accident and incident investigations for Resident #466, and none were provided by the facility.
During an observation and interview on 10/26/23 at 7:42 AM, RNS #4 stated there was a purple area to the left side of Resident #466's face, it looked like a bruise or an abrasion, and that they had not noticed it before. Additionally, they stated they should start an accident and incident investigation.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 7:51 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #5 stated the bruise to Resident #466's face was there since the resident arrived at facility. CNA #5 stated they reported the bruise to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #6 they thought about 2 days ago.
During a telephone interview on 10/27/23 at 1:05 PM, LPN #6 stated they did not recall any bruising or abrasions to Resident #466's face and did not recall anyone reporting it to them.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 11:03 AM, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) stated they were informed on 10/26/23 in afternoon about Resident #466's abrasion on face. The ADON stated they spoke Resident #466's husband and spoke with staff but did not document the investigation until 10/27/23 and they should have documented it was reported to them.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 11:13 AM, the Administrator stated they were notified by the ADON at 10:00 AM today about the injury. LPN #6 should have reported the injury immediately to the Nursing Supervisor so an investigation could have proceeded. They expected the ADON to complete an investigation within 5 days of the allegation of abuse.
10NYCRR 415.4 (b) (3)
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed 10/27/23, the facility did not ensure that each resident who was unable to carry out activities of dai...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed 10/27/23, the facility did not ensure that each resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) received the necessary services to maintain grooming and personal hygiene for one (Resident #87) of five residents reviewed for ADLs. Specifically, Resident #87 was observed with dark debris under their fingernails.
The finding is:
The policy and procedure (P&P) titled Baths/Showers/Bed Baths revised 1/17 documented on a weekly basis the charge nurse will be responsible for checking the resident's fingernails are cut, clean and filed on their bath day. The Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) will be responsible for the resident's nails to be cut, clean and filed daily.
1. Resident #87 had diagnoses that included hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body) of left side, right wrist fracture, and glaucoma (an eye condition that can cause blindness). The Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool) dated 7/27/2023 documented Resident #87 was always understood, always understands, was cognitively intact and did not reject care. Additionally, the MDS documented Resident #87 had severely impaired vision and required extensive assistance for personal hygiene.
The comprehensive care plan (CCP) dated 9/27/23 documented Resident #87 had an ADL, mobility deficit and required moderate assistance for personal hygiene. The CCP further documented Resident #87 had impaired visual function related to legal blindness, glaucoma, macular degeneration (an eye disease that causes vision loss), and dry eye syndrome.
Review of the closet care plan dated 10/26/23 documented Resident #87 required moderate assistance for personal hygiene. Additionally, it documented diabetic nail care to be done by the nurse.
Review of the Treatment Administration Record dated 10/1/23-10/31/23 documented Resident #87 did not refuse their showers or nail care on 10/11/23, 10/18/23 and 10/25/23.
Review of the nursing Progress Notes from 10/1/23 at 11:59 PM to 10/25/23 at 12:55 PM revealed Resident #87 had no refusals of nail care.
Based on observation and interview on 10/23/23 at 11:50 AM, Resident #87's fingernails were approximately 0.25 (inches) long with dark brown debris under them. Resident #87 stated they did not like their nails that long, they would rather have their nails clipped flush against the tip of their fingers. Resident #87 stated they told a staff member they wanted their fingernails trimmed more but they did not know who the staff member was because they were blind and could not see them. Resident #87 stated they could not remember the name of the staff member they talked to.
During an observation on 10/23/23 at 2:19 PM, Resident #87 was in their room eating a sandwich, holding the sandwich with their left hand. Resident #87's fingernails of their left hand had dark brown debris under them.
During an observation on 10/24/23 at 2:34 PM, Resident #87's fingernails were long with dark debris under them, on both right and left hands.
During in observation on 10/25/23 at 12:36 PM, Resident #87 was in the dining room and was feeding themselves peas and carrots, using their left fingers. Resident #87's fingernails, on both their right and left hands, were long and had dark brown debris under them.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 1:44 PM, CNA #1 stated they provided incontinent care to Resident #87 in the morning. CNA #1 stated Resident #87 was compliant with care in the morning. CNA #1 stated they noticed Resident #87's nails were dirty, but they did not attempt to clean the nails because they did not think Resident #87 would allow them to provide nail care. CNA #1 stated Resident #87 usually refused care, so that was why they did not attempt to clean their nails. CNA #1 stated CNAs were responsible for nail care. CNA #1 stated they were going to let the nurse know that Resident #87 had dirty nails, but they did not let the nurse know yet.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 1:47 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #8 stated they were not told that Resident #87 had dirty nails on 10/26/23 by the CNA. LPN #8 stated they have seen Resident #87 eat with their hands. LPN #8 stated they would tell Resident #87 not to eat with their hands, but they were very independent and didn't like being told what to do. LPN #8 stated it was hard to say what the debris was under Resident #87's nails. LPN #8 stated Resident #87 was supposed to have a shower on evening shift of 10/25/23 and usually they would clean and cut the resident's nails then. LPN #8 stated they would look at Resident #87's nails and attempt to clean and cut them. LPN #8 stated Resident #87 was dependent on the staff to provide care.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 1:21 PM, LPN #2 stated they expected the CNAs to check and clean resident fingernails daily. LPN #2 stated if a resident refused care, the CNA should bring it to the nurse's attention, and it should be documented. LPN #2 stated CNA #1 should have attempted to clean Resident #87's nails earlier in the day and if Resident #87 refused, they should have notified the nurse earlier in the day, not the end of the day. LPN #2 stated it was expected any refusal would be documented in the progress notes. LPN #2 stated there was a potential for a problem with the debris under the nails and then eating food using fingers. LPN #2 stated the nurses had a good rapport with Resident #87 and they would have been able to clean the nails if Resident #87 refused. LPN #2 stated it was their responsibility to make sure the CNAs and LPNs on the floor were completing care for the residents.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 3:35 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) #3 Acting Director of Nursing (DON) stated every time the staff saw that residents had dirty nails, they should have cleaned them. RN #3 stated when a resident refuses care, it was expected the staff notify the unit manager or supervisor and write a progress note. RN #3 stated there was a lot of bacteria behind nails and if the resident put their fingers in their mouth or scratched their face, that could have caused an infection.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 11:36 AM, the Administrator stated, it was expected that resident nails were clean. The Administrator stated if Resident #87 had refused care, then it should have been attempted again at a different time. The Administrator stated it was expected the CNA attempted to clean Resident #87's nails every morning and CNA #1 should have alerted LPN #8 earlier in the day. The Administrator stated it was not expected for residents to eat with dirty nails.
10NYCRR 415.12 (a)(3)
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, conducted during the Standard survey completed on 10/27/23, the facility did not ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice and the comprehensive person-centered care plan for four (Resident # 56, #11, #79, #147) of 10 residents reviewed for quality of care. Specifically, Resident #56 was not provided with compression stockings as ordered, Resident #11 was administered a medication without a physician's order, and Resident #79's oxygen was not administered as ordered. Additionally, Resident #147 lacked evidence that blood sugars were obtained and Humalog insulin per sliding scale was administered as ordered.
The findings are:
Review of the policy and procedure (P&P) titled Medication Administration Policy revised and dated 9/2021 documented the facility was to ensure that all medications are administered properly per regulatory guidelines, and to follow the five rights of administration.
The P&P, titled medication Treatment Nurse check dated 7/18/2015 documented purpose to ensure accurate and treatment sheets.
The P&P titled Glucose Testing- Use of Glucometer date revised 10/18 documented it shall be the policy to perform finger stick blood glucose testing on those residents medically require per MD (physician) order, and per nursing judgement if signs and symptoms of hypo/ hyperglycemia is noted. Under procedure record finger stick blood glucose results on the eMAR (electronic medication administration record) and follow MD orders for specific resident's fingerstick results.
The P&P titled Oxygen Therapy, revised 5/19, documented the procedure for administering oxygen is to obtain an order, from a Medical Doctor (MD) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), for oxygen, which includes the method of administration, flow rate, and frequency. It also documented to apply the oxygen per the MD/NP orders.
1.Resident #56 had diagnoses that included renal insufficiency, anemia, and hypotension. The Minimum Data Set (MDS- a resident assessment tool) dated 9/15/2023 documented Resident #56 was cognitively intact, was understood and was able to understand others.
The Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) dated 10/25/23, documented Resident #56 had a potential fluid deficit and included TED stockings (compression stockings (TEDs, thromboembolism deterrent stockings - elastic stockings used to prevent blood clots) were to be applied in morning, removed at night, and legs were to be elevated when resting.
The physician orders summary report for Resident #56 dated 10/25/23, revealed an order dated 10/13/23 for TED stockings to be put on every day and evening shift for edema (swelling).
Review of Treatment Administration Record (TAR) dated 10/13/23 to 10/24/23, documented that TEDS stockings were signed by nurses as applied and removed.
During multiple observations on dates 10/23/23 and 10/24/23 between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM Resident #56 did not have their TED stockings on as ordered.
During an interview on 10/23/23 at 12:26 PM, Resident #56 stated they were waiting for TED stockings and stated it's been 2 weeks, since my doctor ordered them for me.
During an interview on 10/24/23 at 2:34 PM, Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) #2 stated they did not see TED stockings for Resident #56.
During and observation and interview on 10/24/23 at 2:51 PM, Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS) #1 referred to the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) and stated that the TEDs were being signed off as applied & removed. RNS #1 stated they should have measured Resident #56 for TEDs and obtained stockings from the pharmacy. RNS #1 stated that the night shift nurse should be applying the TEDs, and the evening shift nurse should be removing them.
During an interview on 10/24/23 at 3:10 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) #3 (the Acting Director of Nursing) stated they expected orders for the TED stockings to be implemented within one to two days and was not aware Resident #56 needed TED stockings. Nurses should be verifying the treatments they sign for in TAR, if not that would be falsification of documents. RN #3 stated the 11 PM-7 AM nurses were responsible for order audits.
During a telephone interview on 10/25/23 at 8:25 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 stated they did not recall Resident #56 wearing TED stockings, but they ask the CNA responsible and then document in TAR.
During interview on 10/27/23 at 1:48 PM, Nurse Practitioner (NP) #1 stated they ordered the TEDS on 10/13/23 and expected orders to be implemented within 1 to 2 days. They stated that TEDS stockings were important for the resident's lower leg edema and to promote venous return.
2. Resident #11 had diagnoses that included chronic kidney failure, congestive heart failure, and chronic pain. The MDS dated [DATE] documented Resident #11 was cognitively intact, was understood and was able to understand others.
During a medication pass observation on 10/24/23 at 9:23 AM, LPN #7 administered the following medications to Resident #11:
- Bumetanide 1mg (diuretic - medication that promotes excretion of urine)- multidose
pack (medication packaging bundles together by date and time)
- Wellbutrin ER 100mg (antidepressant, extended release)- multidose pack
- Lexapro 10mg (antidepressant) - multidose pack
- Metoprolol ER 25mg (used to lower blood pressure)-multidose pack
- Gabapentin 300mg (used to treat seizures and nerve pain)- multidose pack
- Zofran 4mg (used to treat nausea)- multidose pack
- Norco 10-325mg (narcotic pain medication)
- Aspirin 81 milligrams (mg)
- Probiotic 1 capsule (supplement)
- Vitamin B12 ER 1000 micrograms (mcg) (supplement)
During the observations LPN #7 verbalized the names of the drugs being administered and put all the medications into a plastic medicine cup.
Review of the physicians' orders revealed Bumex 1mg by mouth daily was discontinued on 10/20/23.
Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 10/1/23 -10/31/23, revealed the Bumex 1 milligram (mg) was discontinued on 10/20/2023.
During interview on 10/24/23 at 12:45 PM, RN #3 (Acting Director of Nursing) stated they expected the nurses to follow the five rights on medication administration and to verify in the eMAR (electronic medical record) that the medication was ordered. RN #3 stated that when a medication was discontinued, it should be removed from the drawer. RN #3 stated the Bumex for Resident #56 had been discontinued.
During a telephone interview on 10/25/23 at 1:28 PM, NP #3 stated they made several changes to Resident 56's diuretic due to chronic kidney failure. NP #3 stated they expected nurses to implement orders within a day for medications. They stated too much diuretic could cause worsening kidney failure.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 3:20 PM, LPN # 7 stated they gave Resident #56 the Bumetanide and did not realize it was discontinued as it was in med cart.
3. Resident #147 had diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), metabolic encephalopathy (a condition in which brain function is disturbed either temporarily or permanently due to different diseases or toxins in the body), and hypertension (HTN- high blood pressure). The MDS dated [DATE] documented Resident #147 was sometimes understood, sometimes understands and was severely cognitively impaired. Receives insulin injections.
Review of the Order Review History Report dated 10/26/23 revealed Humalog Kwik Pen (a pen that's prefilled with insulin) Subcutaneous (beneath the skin) Solution Pen-Injector 100 UNIT/ML (milliliters). Inject as per sliding scale: if (blood sugar) 140-169=2 Units; 170-209=3 Units; 210-249=4 Units; 250-289=6 Units; 290-329=7 Units; 330-379=8 Units; 380-450=10 Units. If FS (finger stick blood sugar) >450 give 10 Units and Call MD/ NP. If FS 70 call MD/ NP, subcutaneously before meals and at bedtime for IDDM (insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) with a start date of 3/11/23.
The untitled CCP initiated 3/20/23 revealed Resident #147 had diabetes mellitus and included interventions that diabetes medication and fasting serum blood sugar as ordered by doctor.
Review of the Medication Administration Record dated between March 11, 2023, through October 26, 2023, under the scheduled medication Humalog Kwik Pen subcutaneous Solution Pen-Injector 100 UNIT/ML. Inject as per sliding scale: if 140-169=2 Units; 170-209=3 Units; 210-249=4 Units; 250-289=6 Units; 290-329=7 Units; 330-379=8 Units; 380-450=10 Units. If FS (fasting sugar) >450 give 10 Units and Call MD/ NP (Nurse Practitioner). If FS 70 call MD/ NP, subcutaneously before meals and at bedtime for IDDM revealed blanks for both the BS (blood sugar) and amount of insulin given for the following:
-March 2023 had 1 blank
-April 2023 had 3 blanks
-May 2023 had 5 blanks
-June 2023 had 7 blanks
-July 2023 had 17 blanks
-August had 11 blanks
-September had 2 blanks
-October had 3 blanks
Review of the progress notes between March 11, 2023, through October 26, 2023, revealed no there was no documented evidence regarding blood sugars or insulin were administered.
During a telephone interview on 10/27/23 at 8:53 AM, LPN #11 stated they have a side paper with an itinerary for each resident in which they record the medication passes on and then go into the eMAR later and document it. LPN #11 stated this was not how they were supposed to do it and they should be documenting directly into the eMAR after the medication was given.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 10:38 AM, LPN #10 Acting Unit Manager stated all the nurses were to have documentation for each medication in the eMAR and should not be leaving blanks. It is an issue that there were blanks as you do not know if the resident had their finger sticks done and received their insulin.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 10:51 AM, RN #3 (Acting Director of Nursing) stated they expected all the staff to fill in the eMAR whether medications were given or refused. They stated they should not be leaving any blanks and would assume the fingerstick was not done if there was a blank.
During a telephone interview on 10/27/23 at 11:25 AM, the Consultant Pharmacist stated they would expect the nurses to be documenting in the eMAR when they were providing any kind of medication even if the resident refuses. They stated there should not be any blanks. It is important with this medication because it would indicate if the resident has had a loss of glycemic control.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 12:23 PM, MD #1 stated they would expect the nurses to follow the doctor's orders and document whether the medication was given. They stated this medication, if not given could affect the resident's blood sugar levels.
4. Resident #79 had diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD- a chronic lung disease characterized by shortness of breath), anemia, and generalized muscle weakness. The MDS dated [DATE], documented the resident understood and understands, was cognitively intact, and received oxygen.
The CCP initiated 3/17/23, documented Resident #79 had the potential for altered respiratory status related to COPD and received oxygen at 2 liters per minute (LPM) via nasal cannula (NC).
The Order Review History Report documented an order for oxygen at 2 LPM via NC.
During intermittent observations on 10/23/23 at 10:15 AM, 10/25/23 at 8:17 AM and 1:19 PM and on 10/26/23 at 8:32 AM and 8:45 AM, Resident #79 was receiving oxygen at 4.5 LPM via NC.
The Treatment Administration Record (TAR), from 10/23/23 to 10/26/23, documented Resident #79 received oxygen at 2 LPM via NC every shift. Nursing staff documented on the TAR that the order was completed.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 1:19 PM, Resident #79 stated that their oxygen should be set at 2 LPM. Additionally, Resident #79 stated they do not adjust their own oxygen.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 8:35 AM, CNA #6 stated that the CNA's did not adjust the residents' oxygen. They stated that was the responsibility of the nurses.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 8:45 AM, LPN #9 stated that Resident #79 was supposed to be receiving oxygen at 2 LPM. LPN #9 stated that it was important to follow the physician's order for the oxygen flow rate, because the resident had COPD, and too much oxygen could cause the resident to have more difficulty breathing.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 1:33 PM, RN #3 (Acting Director of Nursing) stated they expected the nursing staff to apply the oxygen as ordered by the physician. They stated that if a resident with COPD was ordered to be on 2 LPM of oxygen, and was given 4.5 LPM, it could cause them to go into respiratory distress.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 12:38 PM, MD #1 stated they expected nursing staff to deliver oxygen for residents at the prescribed rate. MD #1 stated that it was important to have oxygen at the prescribed rate because receiving too much oxygen could lead to hypoxia (low blood oxygen level) and shortness of breath.
10NYCRR 415.12
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observation, interview and record review conducted during a Complaint Investigation (Complaint #NY00323013) during the Standard survey completed on 10/27/23, the facility did not establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19. Specifically, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #10 was not wearing a N95 mask while caring for Resident #266 who tested positive for COVID-19, and they donned/doffed (putting on/ taking off) their PPE (personal protective equipment) in the hallway outside of the resident's room. In addition, the precaution infectious waste bin was placed next to the clean PPE stand outside of the resident's room in the hallway.
The finding is:
The policy and procedure titled Infection Control Policy updated 7/2023 documented it is the policy of the facility to provide safe, sanitary, comfortable living environment and reduce the risk of acquiring and transmitting communicable diseases and infections for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors including other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement. The facility will ensure Infection Prevention and control program is compliant with Federal and State regulatory requirements as well as evolving approaches to management of infection in the nursing home. PPE will be worn by staff with residents on isolation precautions which includes gowns, gloves, mask, and/ or eye wear, if necessary, based on preventing transmission of infection. Isolation precaution setup includes proper signs outside the resident's room, a storage bin that contain PPE will be located outside the door. Upon entering the room, donning of PPE will be completed. Prior to exiting the room, the PPE will be removed properly and disposed of in the precaution bin located in the room.
1. Resident #266 had diagnoses including COVID-19, chronic ischemic heart disease (heart's arteries are narrowed by plaque, reducing blood flow) and bradycardia (slow resting heart rate). The MDS (minimum data set) dated 10/16/23 documented resident is understood, usually understands, and is cognitively intact.
Review of the progress notes dated 10/23/23 at 9:44 AM revealed the resident had complaints of chest congestion, coughing, and nausea. The MD ordered a COVID-19 swab which was positive, the resident was made aware, and isolation was initiated.
During an observation on 10/23/23 at 12:18 PM, CNA #10 donned the following PPE: gloves, gown, regular surgical face mask, and face shield in the hallway outside of Resident #266's room. They then went and got Resident #266's lunch tray and went into their room. CNA #10 then came out of room with the full PPE still on and doffed it off outside the room and the neighboring resident's room in the hallway. They placed the worn PPE in the precaution waste bin that was directly next to the clean PPE bin outside the room and in the hallway. CNA #10 then walked across the hall to wash their hands. Housekeeper #1 was standing at their cleaning cart within six feet of where CNA #10 was doffing the PPE talking with CNA #10. Outside Resident #266's door there was a stop sign posted and two precaution signs one for droplet precautions and one for contact precautions. Next to the door frame outside the room in the hallway against the wall was the bin full of PPE equipment that contained N95 masks, gowns, gloves, and face shields. The precaution waste bin was directly next to the PPE bin.
During an interview on 10/23/23 at 12:26 PM, CNA #10 stated they should have been wearing an N95 mask but there were none outside the door in the PPE bin. They stated they should have asked the manager for one but did not. They stated they doffed their PPE outside the room in the hallway because that was where the garbage bin was. They stated when a resident was on precautions the garbage bin is normally inside the room but that it wasn't and that is why they had to come out in the hallway to doff their PPE.
During an interview on 10/23/23 at 12:31 PM, Housekeeper #3 stated they have worked on the COVID-19 unit before and that the waste bin should be in the room and not outside in the hallway. They stated when they go into that room to clean today, they will move the waste bin into the room.
During an interview on 10/23/23 at 12:44 PM, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) #13 stated they did not set the PPE up like that. They stated it was an infection control issue with the waste basket outside the door and that it should be inside the room so staff can doff everything in the room.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 3:37 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) #3 Acting Director of Nursing/IP Infection Preventionist (IP) stated when a resident tested positive for COVID-19, it was expected the PPE tote would be placed outside the resident's room. The PPE tote was filled with gowns, gloves, face shield and N95 masks. The IP stated it was expected staff don the correct PPE including an N-95 mask. The IP stated there would also be signs placed on the door to let staff know what PPE should be used. The IP stated it was expected staff would doff their used PPE inside the resident's room and it should be disposed in a soiled bin inside of the room. The IP stated it was not acceptable for staff to doff PPE outside the room because they were then bringing the germs outside the room, and that would be considered a break of infection control. The IP stated because of the break of infection control, it was possible staff would spread COVID-19 to other residents.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 11:45 AM, the Administrator stated, when a resident tested positive for Covid, there was signage that was posted on the door to tell staff what kind of PPE they need to wear before entering the room. The Administrator stated the PPE was set up outside the door and was readily available for the staff. The PPE included eye protection like face shields or goggles, gowns, gloves, N95 masks, and surgical masks if staff wanted to wear a surgical mask over their N95. The Administrator stated it was expected staff would wear an N95 mask when entering a COVID-19 positive room. The Administrator stated, if I remember correctly staff should put on the PPE outside the COVID-19 positive room and take off the PPE inside the room because technically it was contaminated. The Administrator stated it was expected to keep the infection inside the room, so the PPE waste bin would be set up inside the room. The Administrator stated, if N95 masks were not available, it was expected the staff member find the nursing supervisor and ask for one before going in the room.
10 NYCRR 415.19(a)(1)
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Complaint Investigation (Complaint # NY00316751, NY00322136) completed during a Standard survey (completed on 10/27/23, the facility did not provide housekeeping and maintenance services to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior. Specifically, 6 (Units 1AB, 1CD, 2AB, 2CD, 3AB, 3CD) of 6 units reviewed for the environment had issues with floors sticky with food or brown colored debris in resident rooms and in dining rooms; walls spackled, not sanded or painted, with dried liquid splatters or black debris on them; shower rooms with dried, brown debris on shower chairs and on the floor; shower stalls with discolored tiles in disrepair; bathtubs with spider webs, insects, incontinence briefs, hospital gowns, hoyer (mechanical lift) slings, and brown debris in them; laminate missing from bathroom sink vanities; opened, unlabeled shampoo/body wash bottles in shower rooms; dried brown liquid on a tube feed pole; ceiling paint peeling; resident equipment not cleaned and in disrepair; and an over the bed table in disrepair.
The findings are:
1. Review of the policy and procedure titled Quality Assurance Performance Improvement dated 11/2019 documented that the facility's mission statement was to promote the service delivery in the area of quality of life for their residents.
Review of the facility Campus Senior Living Environmental Services Department Duty List dated 5/19/2021 documented that resident rooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms are to be cleaned on a daily basis.
Review of the Resident Council Minutes for August 2023 documented that the residents' issues included the cleanliness of the dining room in between meals.
During an interview on 10/23/23 at 11:10 AM, Resident #29 stated that they have insects in their room and the insects bother them.
During a telephone interview on 10/23/23 at 11:18 AM, a family member of Resident #20 stated that the resident's room had issues with the floor being sticky, there were food debris on the floor, and that the walls and the ceilings were in disrepair.
Intermittent observations on 10/23/23 between 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the resident units revealed the following:
Unit 1AB
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - food debris along the side of the bed; multiple areas of patched wall not sanded and not painted including a 36 (inch) by 24 area behind the head of the bed; 42 by 29, 36 by 30, 48 by 30 patch by the bed; a 12 by 12 patch by the closet; a 3 by 3 patch under an outlet; multiple gashes in the wall behind the head of the bed; drywall missing from the wall by the nightstand 1 by 4.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - Broken tile under the window; a baseboard under the air conditioner pulled out from the wall.
Unit 1CD
Dining Room - floor had multiple amounts of food debris under and around the tables; floor was sticky to walk on and the outside perimeter near the border there was build-up of debris and black dried substance along the edges; tables had food debris and stains on them; the windowsills had debris build-up, dead spiders hanging and spider webs; the walls in the dining room had dried food splatters on them.
Unit 2AB
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - fly tape hung on resident's door.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - tube feed pole with multiple dried, beige colored dried liquid on the pole and the pole stand; dried, brown liquid splatters on wall next to bed from floor to ceiling approximately 36 wide.
Shower Room B hall - empty bag of chips on the floor in the tub room; dead insects on windowsill; used towel on the floor in the closet area.
Unit 2CD
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - small, flying insects in room; leg urine bag with urine on the back of the toilet in the bathroom.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - dried, brown liquid spilled on heater, garbage on floor.
Unit 3AB
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - dried, caked on brown debris on both sides of wheelchair.
Common Area between 3AB and 3CD - spider webs on valances; 8 by 6 area next to door missing molding with black debris on it; black stained drops on carpet that cover an area of 16 feet.
Unit 3CD
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - gouged areas behind the head of the bed with exposed dry wall; an empty plastic cup with a dried, red liquid on the floor under the bed.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - over the bed table (bedside table) had laminate chipped or removed all around the sides of it; recliner chair stained with a brown substance on the side.
Shower Room C hall - middle restroom call light cover broken with jagged edges; handle missing from under the sink cabinet; shower room paint peeling.
Dining Room - floor sticky with food debris on the perimeter of the floor; tabletops not wiped from previous meal.
Intermittent observations on 10/24/23 between 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the resident units revealed the following:
Unit 1AB
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - peeled paint on wall behind head of bed, 12 by 3; exposed drywall 12 by 1 by head of bed; wall heater cover was crooked and not flush with heater.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - floor sticky; patched area behind head of bed not sanded or painted, 6 by 4.
Shower Room B hall - missing shower tile with exposed drywall underneath; black debris along wall with towels and hospital gowns on floor in front of it; tub with black debris and towels in it.
Shower Room A hall - soiled hospital gown with dried, red substance on it; tub with brown colored debris in it; wet towel in shower stall with brown debris on it; floor next to shower threshold was peeled back; 12 diameter area on ceiling was stained brown with 5 by 3 hole in the center.
Unit 2AB
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - used condom catheter (a urine collection device that covers male genitalia) was on the back of the toilet; dried, red liquid on the sheets, on the call light, and on right bed handrail.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - towel wrapped around pillow with no pillowcase on, strong urine smell in room.
Dining Room - floors had food and paper debris throughout the dining room, under tables; floor was sticky, and the edges and corners of the floor had debris and black caked on substance; tabletops were not wiped down from the previous meal; windowsills had dust and cobwebs on them.
Unit 3AB
Residentroom [ROOM NUMBER] - resident room had no decorations, personal affects, or personal pictures, and was not homelike.
Unit 3CD
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - dried, red liquid remained on the floor underneath the bed.
Intermittent observations on 10/25/23 between 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the resident units revealed the following:
Unit 1CD
Dining room - food debris remained on the floor and was sticky. Dust, debris, and cobwebs on the windows remained. Walls have drip stains of dried brown liquid down the wall.
Unit 2CD
Shower Room C hall - used toilet paper with brown debris in front of linen closet; small pile of brown debris in shower stall; multiple unlabeled, opened bottles of shampoo and body wash in shower stall; toilet in restroom had yellow water in it and black debris on the inside of the toilet bowl; shower chair had broken arm with jagged edges; shower drain with hair and paper on it.
Intermittent observations on 10/26/23 between 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the resident units revealed the following:
Unit 1AB
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - wall not sanded or painted 36 by 18 near head of bed; multiple brown debris spot on bathroom floor 36 by 72.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]- patches on the wall not sanded or painted; black lines on wall 18 long by ½ wide; brown spots on floor.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - multiple brown debris spots in bathroom floor leading to the door and floor was sticky; wall by bathroom door gouged 12.
Shower Room B hall - brown debris in tub 12 on tub seat; 7 stained orange shower tiles; floors brown stained area 36 by 12 next to shower stall; cracked peeling paint on ceiling next to shower stall.
Shower Room A hall - dirty linens in sink and used gown in tub, brown stained washcloths in shower stall.
Shower Room B Hall - 13 tiles with brown and orange staining, brown debris in corner.
Unit 2AB
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - floor sticky; black streaks on wall behind bed 10 to 18 high
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - dried brown debris on tube feed pole; wall had brown liquid streaks from ceiling to floor.
Shower Room B Hall - dirty washcloth dried with brown and black debris, empty snack bag on the floor of tub room, dirty towel on floor of the linen closet.
Unit 2CD
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - missing veneer on bathroom sink, 12 on support, 24 on sink, peeled with jagged edges.
Shower Room C hall - spider web and 3 insects in the bottom of the tub; dirty socks on shower room floor and floor was sticky.
Unit 3AB
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - 6 long by 1 wide area not painted and there was no drywall under wall lamp cord.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - 36 long by 18 wide area not sanded and not painted; no personal pictures or effects noted in room; 27 gouged areas in wall behind nightstand; 12 by 1 area behind the wall lamp cord, not painted and no drywall.
Shower Room B hall - green shower chair with a small amount of brown debris on seat.
Unit 3CD
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - gouged wall area 12 long by 1 wide not sanded and not painted.
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] - over the bed table with missing veneer around all edges; a large, stained area approximately 12 in diameter on side of recliner chair.
Shower Room D hall - 9 tiles cracked, 13 black stained tiles in shower stall; green shower chair with brown streaked debris on seat and a used hoyer sling in the tub.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 9:35 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #6 stated that Environmental Services (EVS) was responsible for cleaning the shower rooms and tubs. They stated that CNAs should clean up the shower room of any brown debris on the floor and EVS should disinfect the floor. They stated that shampoos and body washes may be brought in by family and should be labeled.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 9:50 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #9 stated that whatever CNA showered a resident should make sure the shower room was clean including cleaning up any brown debris. They stated that EVS should disinfect any areas that were cleaned.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 9:01 AM with Activity Aide #1, they stated during an observation of the common area between Unit 3AB and Unit 3CD that EVS is responsible for cleaning the common area and it should be cleaned.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 9:55 AM, CNA #8 stated that the shower equipment including the chairs should be wiped down with disinfectant wipes between showers. They stated that shower chairs should have towels on them before a resident is placed on it. They stated that the shower chair should not be used if it has any issues and reported to maintenance.
During an interview on 10/26/23 at 10:48 AM with Housekeeper #2, they stated that they were responsible for cleaning resident rooms daily. They stated if they cannot finish their work for whatever reason, they were to report it to the Field Operations Manager. They stated that they tried to remove the stains from the floor, but they could not get the stains out. They stated that they have tried to get stains off a wall, but they could not remove it and they reported to the Environmental Services Manager.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 8:01 AM with Floor Technician #1 on Unit 1AB, they stated during an observation that the chemicals they use causes the floors to be sticky. They stated that they have used plain hot water to remove the stickiness of the floor but that did not help. They stated that the food debris on the dining room floors are stuck there and they have not been able to get them off the floor. They stated that the floors need to be stripped of wax before the debris could be swept up. They stated that they use a carpet cleaner for the heavy traffic areas but that doesn't always work.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 8:15 AM, CNA #1 stated that the substance in the tub on Unit 1AB on Hall A was dirt and that EVS was responsible for cleaning that.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 8:45 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) Nursing Supervisor #4 stated they expected staff to pick up any dirty or used linen and put them in the proper areas. They stated that EVS were responsible for cleaning resident rooms and shower rooms.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 9:03 AM with Housekeeper #1, they stated that there were insects in the tub on Unit 2CD C hall and EVS was responsible for cleaning the tub. They stated they will clean the insects right away.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 9:11 AM with CNA #3, they observed room [ROOM NUMBER] feed pump pole and stated anyone could wipe up the spilled feed on any resident's feed pump pole. They stated that it's just common sense to clean up any spill of any kind on resident equipment.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 9:15 AM with Maintenance Worker #1, they stated that the wall in Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] with the dried, brown liquid needed to be painted over. They stated if EVS tried to clean it and it wasn't coming off, it needed to get painted.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 10:29 AM, the Facilities Operations Manager stated that they don't have part time EVS staff to help keep the facility clean when the full timers are off. They stated that they have to hire an outside company to fix the walls and paint them. They stated that the Maintenance Manager tried to keep up with all the wall issues, but it didn't always happen. They stated that the floors will probably need to be stripped and waxed to be cleaned properly.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 10:42 AM, the Environmental Services Operations Manager stated that they believed staff had not been using the cleaning chemicals correctly and that was why the floor was sticky. They stated that EVS staff was responsible for cleaning resident rooms, shower rooms, and the common areas. They stated any issues with resident equipment should be reported to them or Maintenance.
10 NYCCR 415.5(h)(1)(2)
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews conducted during a Compliant Investigation (Complaint #NY00316751) completed during the Standard survey completed on 10/27/23, the facility did not store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for one (Main Kitchen) of one and six (Units 1AB, 1CD, 2AB, 2CD, 3AB, and 3CD) of six serveries. Specifically, the main kitchen had undated and/or unlabeled food items; multiple food equipment had food splatters, black thick debris buildup, and/or grease buildup; multiple stacked pans visibly wet; floors in the kitchen and refrigerators had debris and dirt buildup; hand sinks had a thick layer of grayish debris build-up and/ or lime build-up; sanitizer sink of the three compartment sink was found to have no sanitizer in the water and the sanitizer solution log was blank for the month of October 2023; and the walk-in freezer had ice/ frost buildup along the entire ceiling with ice build-up on parts of the floor. Additionally, the serveries on the units had issues with outdated, undated and/or unlabeled foods; build-up of food splatters, debris and/or grease on the outside/inside of the equipment, on the counters under the equipment and by the steam table area, food shields by the wells and on the floors. Refrigerators had missing thermometers and equipment was broken.
The findings are:
The policy and procedure (P/P) titled Labeling & Dating updated 10/23 documented all foods will be appropriately wrapped, labeled, and dated based on food storage guidelines. All foods are labeled, dated, and securely covered and use-by dates are monitored and followed.
The P/P titled Cleaning Schedule updated 10/23 documented cleaning schedules are used to maintain high levels of sanitation in the Food & Nutrition Services department and serve to assign cleaning tasks to various kitchen staff members. The daily cleaning schedule delineates how often equipment must be cleaned and whose responsibility it is to clean each specific piece of equipment or area. Heavy cleaning such as under equipment, walls and floors and major equipment can be planned on a weekly basis.
The P/P titled Kitchenettes/ Pantries dated 11/22 documented each resident care unit with a standard pantry or kitchenette will have food and beverage supplies stocked as requested. Items are labeled, dated, and rotated. Outdated or unlabeled perishable items will be discarded. Designated staff will clean pantries on a routine basis.
The P/P titled Unit Food Storage revision date 5/18 documented food is to be stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions to reduce the risk of food borne illness. Non-personal food items such as juice, milk, canned fruit etc. shall be dated once opened. After three days unused portions will be discarded. Unused portions will be discarded after three days, or less dependent on the food item.
1. During an observation of the main kitchen on 10/23/23 between 8:48 AM and 10:15 AM, the following was observed:
-The walk-in refrigerator by the entrance to the kitchen near the elevators had large amounts of debris and a slice of cheese on the floor under the racks. Floor was soiled- not swept or clean.
-The walk-in freezer by the entrance to the kitchen near the elevators had an opened packaged of muffins with five left which were not wrapped, dated, or labeled and the condenser was dripping liquid, forming an ice buildup on a box of food that was being stored beneath it.
-The back nourishment area reach in cooler contained an undated/ unlabeled 2-3 gallon clear pitcher of a white liquid, an undated/ unlabeled 4 oz. (ounce) plastic container of a white fluffy substance which appears to be cottage cheese, an undated/unlabeled 8 oz glass with a beige color liquid, an undated/unlabeled opened 24 oz. bottle of water with ¼ left, two undated opened 30 oz. jars of grape jelly, an undated/unlabeled large rectangular tin with prunes in their juice covered with clear plastic, an undated/unlabeled square tin with ten peeled hard boiled eggs in it covered with clear plastic wrap, an undated/unlabeled plastic container filled with what appears to be ham salad, and an undated/unlabeled opened 10 gallon white plastic container of mixed fruit.
-Twenty-four multiple sized stacked metal pans sitting on a rack were stored visibly wet between each pan.
-Three can openers were found to have a thick buildup of black debris.
-Outside of the oven and hot box were both grimy/greasy and dirty.
-The griddle had a ¼- ½ (inch) thick build-up of black greasy food debris on the edges of the griddle and in the area where it drains.
-In the dry storage area there was an opened undated package of cookies, an undated opened package of confectionary sugar, and an undated opened bag of breadcrumbs.
-The reach in refrigerator marked Doesburg & Forest contained a large metal pan of egg salad dated 10/20.
-The first walk in refrigerator around the corner from the Doesburg & Forest refrigerator contained a small container of pesto mayo dated 10/16, two-one gallon opened containers ¼ full of balsamic vinaigrette with no open date, 64 oz opened ½ full container of BBQ marinade with no open date, 46 oz opened container of prune juice with no date, black to-go container wrapped in clear plastic wrap with no date or label. The lighting inside the walk- in was dim.
-The walk-in refrigerator labeled Produce had an unpleasant odiferous smell to it. There was a large amount of food debris on the floor under the racks. The floor was grimy and sticky. The lighting was dim.
-The back walk- in freezer directly next to the door from the service corridor, on the entire ceiling, was covered with approximately ½-1 thick frost/ ice. The top frame of the door had a layer of frost/ice build-up. In addition, the floor had spots where there were chunks of ice build-up.
-Hand sinks were dirty with either black grayish debris buildup or [NAME] lime scale build-up inside the sink, around the water faucets and the water spigot. Some sink stations were missing either hand soap and/or paper towels.
During an interview on 10/23/23 at 9:30 AM, the Assistant Director of Food Service (ADFS) stated when food was opened, they were to label and date it. After 3 days the food should be thrown away. We have a cleaning schedule for the equipment, floors and refrigerators but if something spills or needs immediately cleaning, we do it then. The ADFS stated the can openers need to be cleaned and will be clean today along with the refrigerators mentioned. Pots and pans were to be dried on the rack prior to stacking them as they should not be stacked wet. The ADFS stated the test strip indicated there was no sanitizer in the water. They stated all the pots and pans that were sitting on the drying rack will need to be re-sanitized. They stated the supervisors were to check for proper sanitizer daily and mark on the log sheet. They stated the sheet was blank for the month of October 2023. The ADFS stated they did not know why the freezer had frost buildup but thought it was because the door was left open too long.
During a follow-up observation on 10/25/23 at 8:21 AM the nourishment refrigerator contained the same food items listed for 10/23/23, still unlabeled and dated. In addition, there was two opened 46 oz. container of honey thick water and nectar thick cranberry juice with no date, an opened 32 oz. honey thick milk with no date, a plastic container filled with 2-3 cups of what appeared to be tuna salad with no label or date and an opened package of cheddar cheese cubes with no date. There was no Sanitizer Solution Log posted in the kitchen by the three-compartment sink. The walk-in freezer still had the frost/ ice buildup along the ceiling and ice in various areas of the floor. Hand sinks were still dirty.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 8:33 AM, the Director of Food Service (DFS) stated they cleaned the refrigerators and the one that was marked Produce was really bad and did smell. They stated it should have been cleaned a while ago. They stated that all opened food items should be labeled and dated and were not aware of any issues that were found on 10/23/23. They stated food should be thrown way after 3 days. The stated the issue with the sanitizer was on the supervisors and that they should be checking the water daily and marking it on the posted log sheets. They stated all the equipment, floors, and refrigerators were on a cleaning schedule. They stated there had been an issue a little while back with the two walk-in freezer in the back. They stated there was pipe leaking above both freezers, one of the lines froze up which caused the condensation build-up. They stated they needed to move all the food from the one freezer to the other and shut it down to defrost but had not gotten a chance to do that yet.
2. During observations of the unit serveries the following was revealed:
Unit 1CD: During an observation of the 1CD servery and dining area on 10/23/23 at 11:29 AM revealed the following:
-The outside counter in front of the steam table was filthy. There were orangish/red dried food debris around the hot cereal/soup well. In front of the steam wells was soiled with brown food debris/ sugar crystals. The food shields were dirty with splatters of dried food. There was a large dried brown stain and smaller stains in front of the toaster area. Along the edges was a buildup of black debris.
-Inside the servery the counter tops had debris, food particles and food spills which included underneath the microwave, juice machine and coffee maker. The toasters had crumbs and were dirty on the outside of them. Countertop was dirty with crumbs and food debris.
-Outer part of the microwave, juice machine and coffee maker had splattered food and smears. The inside of microwave spills of dried food and debris in it.
- One side of the standup refrigerator/ freezer had a sign to do not use and was broken.
-The juice machine was broken.
-There was lime scale build-up around the ice dispenser and the drain area was caked with brownish/ gray sludge looking substance.
-The sink with dish area was filthy with food debris, and a slimy grayish substance.
-The floor had food particles and debris on it, including underneath all the equipment. The floor was sticky.
-The cooler under the counter did not have a thermometer.
-The tabletops were dirty with breakfast food and spills on them. They had not been wiped down after the breakfast meal.
Unit 2CD: During an observation of the 2CD servery on 10/23/23 between 12:01 PM and 12:47 PM revealed the following:
- Steam table glass was soiled with splatters and drips of a white liquid substance.
- Stainless steel soup reservoir was soiled with brown debris and contained approximately an inch of water with debris floating in it.
- Plate warmer was not functioning.
During an observation of the 2CD servery on 10/25/23 at 8:23 AM revealed the following:
- Steam table glass was still soiled with splatters and drips of a white liquid substance.
- Metal container of oatmeal was sitting in the soup reservoir, still soiled with brown debris and water with debris floating in it.
During an observation of the 2CD servery on 10/25/23 between 12:06 PM and 1:05 PM, the following were observed:
- Steam table glass was still soiled with splatters and drips of a white liquid substance.
- Stainless steel soup reservoir was still soiled with brown debris and contained approximately an inch of water with debris floating in it.
- Toaster on right side of servery was soiled with crumbs and greasy residue, along with the area surrounding it.
- An open, five-pound, container of peanut butter with the lid off. Container was soiled with smears of peanut butter on the bottom, sides, and lid.
- Plastic bags of both wheat bread, and hamburger buns, open to the air, sitting next to steam table.
- An undated, unlabeled, open squeeze container of yellow liquid sitting on the counter next to the steam table.
- An open one-gallon container of liquid butter alternate sitting on counter next to steam table. Unable to read date written in black marker. Lid not secured. Label reads to store in cool dry place after opening.
- Floor of servery was soiled with food debris and paper garbage.
- Trash can was open to air with no lid. Half filled with food and paper garbage. Large fan, hanging from the ceiling, blowing directly down onto the open trash can.
- Microwave soiled with brown dried liquids inside, on top, sides, and rotation glass.
- Ice machine soiled with black and white debris on dispenser and drip tray.
2-CD nourishment fridges contained:
- unopened, 32-ounce non-fat vanilla yogurt. Handwritten date of 10/23, sell by date 10/30/23.
- Five open, undated 46-ounce apple juice containers.
- Open, undated 46-ounce orange juice container.
- Open, 46-ounce apple juice container with handwritten date 9/13/24.
- Open, 32-ounce Thick-n-Easy, nectar consistency, handwritten date 5/12/24.
- Unlabeled, black plastic bag with full takeout container inside.
- Clear plastic container of fruit, labeled shelf life date 10/21/23.
Unit 2AB: During an observation of the 2AB servery on 10/24/23 at 8:07 AM revealed the following:
-The countertop where the steam table was located had a large crack containing food debris approximately 2-3 feet long. The countertop was soiled with food debris and food stains. Cracks along the edges had black caked in food debris.
-The glass shield in front of the steam table was dirty with food splatters and smudges on the inside and outside.
-Inside the servery the counters had debris and spills on them and under the equipment.
-The equipment had smudges and dirty areas on the outside of them. Inside the microwave had dried food.
-The floor had food debris and dirt build up though out, under the counters and equipment.
-Table tops in the dining room had food particles and dried food stains from the dinner from the night before.
Intermittent observations of the following serveries on 10/26/23 between 2:30 PM and 3:15 PM revealed the following:
Unit 1AB servery: the tall refrigerator's bottom compartment had a large red, dried liquid spill with salt packets stuck to the wall and bottom of refrigerator. There were two dirty food scoops on the sink tray with dried food debris. Equipment (toasters and microwave) was dirty with food crumbs and splatters.
Unit 1CD servery: Equipment (microwave/juice dispenser/ grate/ catch) was soiled with food splatters and standing liquids/substances in the grate and catch. There were the multiple juice glasses stacked on a lunch tray and were visibly wet. Three lunch trays with dirty dishes on the sink tray. A hot/cold therapy gel pack was stored in the bottom freezer compartment of the tall refrigerator.
Unit 2AB servery: Dirty dishes on the sink tray; The tall refrigerator's bottom freezer compartment was soiled with spills; the refrigerator contained unlabeled, undated soup container; the juice dispenser catch had standing yellowish liquid.
Unit 2CD servery: a lunch tray with multiple wet juice glasses on it; juice dispenser catcher with standing yellowish liquid.
Unit 3AB servery: a lunch tray with multiple wet juice glasses on it; the toaster and microwave were soiled food crumbs and/ or splatters.
Unit 3CD servery: a lunch tray with multiple wet juice glasses on it; microwave soiled with food spills and splatters; toasters with food crumbs on and underneath them; a lunch tray with dirty dishes on them.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 12:19 PM, the DFS stated dietary was in charge of all the serveries on the units. They stated food service staff should be wiping everything down like the counter tops, microwave, coffee, and juice machine after each meal. They should be sweeping the floors after each meal. They stated environment staff would be the ones who would mop the floors. They stated the dirty dishes were taken down to the main kitchen to be washed and brought back up for each meal as all the dish machines were broken on the unit serveries. They stated there was no money to fix the broken equipment like the refrigerators, freezers and dish machines in the serveries and they make do with what they have. The DFS stated the dining room area was cleaned and maintained by environmental staff, except for the tops of the tables which were to be wiped down after each meal by dietary staff.
During an interview on 10/25/23 at 1:05 PM, Food Service (FS) worker #1 stated that the FS workers were responsible for cleaning the serveries and maintaining the nourishment fridges. FS worker #1 stated that the nourishment fridges were checked daily and that juices were good for 3 days once they were opened. The person that opened the container should have written the open date on the container. FS worker #1 stated that takeout containers should not be in the nourishment fridges and the fruit dated 10/21/23 should be thrown out because it could be spoiled. FS worker #1 stated that the servery should be kept clean because it was not safe to prepare food in an area that was dirty.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 8:11 AM, with the Assistant Food Service Director, they stated that the serveries should be cleaned after every meal, and it was the responsibility of the food service worker to clean it. They stated this included the equipment like toasters, microwaves, and refrigerators.
During an interview on 10/27/23 at 9:00 AM, with Food Service worker #1, they stated that food service workers were the only ones who were responsible for cleaning the serveries. They stated that they were supposed to clean all the equipment.
10 NYCRR 415.14(h)
14.1.43(e), 14-1.85, 14-1.110(a)(b)(c)(d), 14-1.112(a)(2)(3), 14-1.116, 14-1.170, 14-1.171(a)
MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0836
(Tag F0836)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on [DATE], the facility did no...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on [DATE], the facility did not operate and provide services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes. Specifically, the facility was not in compliance with Section 915 of the 2020 Fire Code of New York State, which requires carbon monoxide detection in all rooms and sleeping areas with fuel-burning appliances, and on-going preventative maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors. This affected three (First, Second, and Third floors) of three resident use floors and one of one basement.
The findings are:
According to the 2020 Fire Code of New York State, patient rooms in nursing homes are defined as sleeping units. In residential and commercial buildings that contain a fuel burning appliance, carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in all rooms, occupiable space, dwelling units, sleeping areas, and sleeping units that contain a fuel-burning appliance. Additionally, the 2020 Fire Code of New York State stated carbon monoxide detectors shall be maintained in good working order in accordance with Section 915 of this code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720 (Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection and Warning Equipment), and the manufacturer's instructions/recommendations.
1a. Observations on [DATE] between 9:00 AM and 3:21 PM revealed resident sleeping rooms were located on the First, Second, and Third floors of the facility and the resident rooms were equipped with a natural gas fueled PTAC unit (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning - a type of ductless cooling and heating unit).
1b. Observations on [DATE] between 7:54 AM and 3:02 PM and on [DATE] between 7:43 AM and 2:50 PM revealed plug-in style carbon monoxide detectors with battery back-up were in the basement Mechanical room, the Basement Kitchen, and multiple resident rooms on the First, Second, and Third floors.
During an interview on [DATE] at 10:54 AM, the Executive Director Environmental Services Consultant stated the PTAC units located in the resident rooms were fueled by natural gas and the resident rooms on the First, Second, and Third floors were equipped with plug-in style carbon monoxide detectors with battery back-up. The Executive Director Environmental Services Consultant further stated carbon monoxide detectors were located on all three floors and the basement and the facility had records for the inspecting and testing of the carbon monoxide detectors located throughout the building. The Executive Director Environmental Services Consultant stated the facility had two types of plug-in style carbon monoxide detectors with battery back-up in the building, type (A) and type (B).
Review of the carbon monoxide detector (A's) manufacturer's user's manual documented, regular maintenance, to keep the carbon monoxide alarm working properly: test it every week as described in weekly testing. Vacuum carbon monoxide alarm at least once a month using the soft brush attachment. Test alarm again after vacuuming.
Review of the carbon monoxide detector (B's) manufacturer's user guide documented, to keep your alarm in good working order, you must follow these steps: test the alarm once a week by pressing the test/ reset button. Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust.
1c. Observation on the Third floor in the 3D Wing on [DATE] at 1:10 PM revealed a natural gas fueled PTC unit was observed in Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] and the room was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
During an interview at the time of the observation the Executive Director Environmental Services Consultant stated the room was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector and the PTAC unit in the room was fueled by natural gas.
1d. Observation on the Second floor in the 2A Wing on [DATE] at 1:16 PM revealed a natural gas fueled PTC unit was observed in Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] and the room was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
During an interview at the time of the observation the Executive Director Environmental Services Consultant stated the room was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector and the PTAC unit in the room was fueled by natural gas.
1e. Observation on the First floor in the 1A Wing on [DATE] at 1:34 PM revealed a natural gas fueled PTC units were observed in Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]. A carbon monoxide detector was plugged into a duplex electrical outlet located behind a wooden cabinet in the room and a two inch long by one half inch wide piece of the top of the detector was missing.
During an interview at the time of the observation the Executive Director Environmental Services Consultant stated the detector was broken and needed to be replaced immediately. The Executive Director Environmental Services Consultant further stated the detector should not have been installed behind the cabinet.
1f. Observation on the First floor in the 1A Wing on [DATE] between 1:36 PM and 1:38 PM revealed natural gas fueled PTC units were observed in Resident Rooms #110 and #112 and the rooms were not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
During an interview at the time of the observation the Executive Director Environmental Services Consultant stated the rooms were not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector and the PTAC units in the room were fueled by natural gas.
During an interview on [DATE] at 8:37 AM, the Executive Director Environmental Services Consultant stated the facility had no documentation for the testing of the facility's carbon monoxide detectors after [DATE]. The Executive Director Environmental Services Consultant further stated the facility had no documentation for the monthly vacuuming of the carbon monoxide detectors.
Review of carbon monoxide detector monthly test logs revealed the last time the facility's carbon monoxide detectors had been tested was on [DATE]. Further review of the logs revealed they contained no documentation for the monthly vacuuming of the carbon monoxide detectors.
Review of the facility's electronic maintenance system regarding carbon monoxide detectors revealed, detectors, carbon monoxide, weekly carbon monoxide tester inspection: Test detectors if applicable: 1. Test all battery-operated detector units. 2. Verify that the detector is not expired. 3. Clean exterior of detector if needed. This will be done weekly.
As of [DATE] the facility did not provide a policy and procedure for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the facility's carbon monoxide detectors.
42 CFR 483.70(b)
10NYCRR: 415.29(a)(2), 711.2(a)(1)
2020 Fire Code of New York State, Section 915: 915.3.1, 915.6