Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
24 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
371% worse than New York average
New York average: 5.1 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 18
Date: Jan 24, 2025
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Complaint Survey with 10 health and 8 life safety citations including one immediate jeopardy level 4 deficiency related to accident hazards.
Findings
Complaint Survey with 10 health and 8 life safety citations including one immediate jeopardy level 4 deficiency related to accident hazards.
Deficiencies (18)
Admission physician orders for immediate care
Coordination of pasarr and assessments
Dialysis
Discharge planning process
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Free of accident hazards/supervision/devices
Free of medication error rts 5 prcnt or more
Investigate/prevent/correct alleged violation
Quality of care
Resident/family group and response
Cooking facilities
Corridor - doors
Electrical equipment - power cords and extens
Exit signage
Hazardous areas - enclosure
Sprinkler system - installation
Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing
Utilities - gas and electric
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 10
Date: Jan 24, 2025
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The survey was a recertification and abbreviated survey conducted from 1/16/2025 to 1/24/2025 to assess compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing home operations and resident care.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to respond to resident council concerns, inadequate investigation of abuse allegations, lack of physician orders on admission, failure to coordinate mental health screenings, inadequate discharge planning, medication errors including administration of expired medications and late insulin doses, improper diet consistency served leading to choking, incomplete dialysis communication, and unsafe food handling practices in the kitchen.
Deficiencies (10)
F 0565: The facility failed to ensure resident council concerns were addressed or responded to with rationale for 10 of 10 residents at meetings from 8/2024 to 12/2024.
F 0610: The facility did not thoroughly investigate an alleged care plan violation involving a one-person transfer of Resident #371 resulting in skin tears and bruising without assessment by a qualified professional.
F 0635: The facility did not ensure Resident #473 had physician orders for immediate care consistent with physical status on admission due to conflicting hospital discharge orders and summary.
F 0644: The facility failed to refer Resident #66 for a new Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review after significant change in mental condition and medication intervention for schizophrenia.
F 0660: The facility did not ensure discharge planning addressed Resident #105's goal to return to prior living situation and failed to involve the resident or document discharge planning meetings.
F 0684: Resident #49 was administered 14 doses of expired levetiracetam from 1/10/2025 to 1/17/2025 without physician notification or documented seizure activity.
F 0689: Resident #171 was served and fed ground vegetables instead of a pureed diet, causing choking and hospital transfer; staff education on safe dining was delayed, resulting in immediate jeopardy.
F 0698: Resident #65's dialysis communication sheets were incomplete for 25 of 34 sessions and the facility failed to ensure follow-up communication and documentation between dialysis center and facility.
F 0759: Resident #27 received 5 medications late including insulin given after breakfast and insulin pen not primed; Resident #110 received 4 medications by mouth instead of gastrostomy tube and late without physician approval; medication error rate was 37.04%.
F 0812: The facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and cooled properly in the kitchen; a pan of crab cake mix was held at 48°F exceeding safe cooling times, and kitchen drain was clogged with foul odor.
Report Facts
Medication doses administered expired: 14
Dialysis sessions with incomplete documentation: 25
Medication error rate: 37.04
Medication doses administered late: 5
Staff suspension days: 3
Crab cake mix temperature: 48
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse #31 | Administered expired levetiracetam to Resident #49 | |
| Certified Nurse Aide #3 | Fed Resident #171 wrong diet consistency leading to choking incident | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #24 | Administered insulin late and did not prime insulin pen for Resident #27 | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #10 | Administered medications late and gave medications by mouth instead of gastrostomy tube for Resident #110 | |
| Registered Nurse Educator #14 | Provided education on medication administration and meal ticket verification | |
| Director of Nursing | Oversaw investigations and provided statements on multiple deficiencies | |
| Administrator | Provided statements on discharge planning and resident council follow-up |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Jan 24, 2025
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The inspection was conducted as a recertification and abbreviated survey of the nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to address resident council concerns, inadequate investigation of abuse allegations, improper resident transfers resulting in injury, and failure to ensure residents received correct diet consistencies leading to an immediate jeopardy incident.
Deficiencies (3)
F 0565: The facility failed to ensure residents' concerns voiced during Resident Council meetings were considered, acted upon, and responded to with rationale. Ten residents reported no feedback or resolution to their concerns.
F 0610: The facility did not thoroughly investigate an alleged care plan violation when a resident was transferred alone instead of with two-person assistance, resulting in skin tears. No qualified professional assessed the resident post-incident.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure a resident on a pureed diet was served the correct food consistency, resulting in choking, hospitalization, and immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety. Staff education on diet consistencies was delayed.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 10
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 1
Suspension duration: 3
Suspension duration: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aide #29 | Certified Nurse Aide | Named in care plan violation transfer incident resulting in resident injury and suspension |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #30 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Supervisor on duty during transfer incident and provided statements |
| Registered Nurse #39 | Registered Nurse | Prepared investigation report and stated assessment should have been done after transfer incident |
| Certified Nurse Aide #3 | Certified Nurse Aide | Involved in feeding resident during diet consistency incident and received reeducation |
| Certified Nurse Aide #9 | Certified Nurse Aide | Documented observation of wrong diet consistency and participated in feeding incident investigation |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #10 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Reported diet consistency incident and provided statements |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Oversaw investigations, provided statements, and documented corrective actions |
| Activities Director #36 | Activities Director | Reviewed Resident Council minutes and implemented new agenda |
| Recreation Leader #37 | Recreation Leader | Ran Resident Council meetings and documented resident concerns |
| Medical Director #7 | Medical Director | Stated expectations for staff to follow diet orders |
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Mar 11, 2024
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 20, 2024
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 12, 2024
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 6, 2024
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jan 30, 2024
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jan 22, 2024
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jan 8, 2024
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jan 2, 2024
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Dec 26, 2023
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Dec 18, 2023
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Dec 11, 2023
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Nov 20, 2023
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Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Findings
Covid-19 Survey with one standard health citation related to reporting to national health safety network.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 18, 2023
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Complaint Survey with one standard health citation related to therapeutic diet prescribed by physician.
Findings
Complaint Survey with one standard health citation related to therapeutic diet prescribed by physician.
Deficiencies (1)
Therapeutic diet prescribed by physician
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 18, 2023
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The abbreviated survey was conducted to evaluate compliance with therapeutic diet orders and resident safety related to diet prescriptions following a reported incident of choking and vomiting in a resident with a history of esophageal obstruction.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that residents were provided therapeutic diets prescribed by a physician. Specifically, Resident #1 did not have a physician-ordered diet upon admission, which contributed to an episode of choking and vomiting requiring hospitalization for esophageal food obstruction removal.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0808: The facility did not ensure therapeutic diets were prescribed by the attending physician as required. Resident #1 lacked a documented diet order upon admission, leading to an incident of choking and vomiting with subsequent hospitalization.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN #3 | Registered Nurse | Documented resident vomiting and observed choking incident |
| LPN #9 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Documented resident continued dysphagia and vomiting |
| SLP #7 | Speech Language Pathologist | Conducted swallow evaluation and recommended emergency transfer |
| NP #6 | Nurse Practitioner | Completed visit for coughing and vomiting, arranged hospital transfer |
| Dietetic Technician #9 | Dietetic Technician | Noted absence of diet order and discussed with nursing to add order |
| Physician #1 | Physician | Stated admission orders should include diet order |
| LPN #5 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Described process of transcribing admission orders including diet |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 13
Date: Jun 8, 2023
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The survey was a recertification survey conducted from 6/1/23 to 6/8/23 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure resident participation in care planning, unsafe and unclean environment, unresolved resident grievances, incomplete care plans, inadequate assistance with activities of daily living, insufficient activity programming, inadequate supervision to prevent falls, failure to maintain nutritional status, improper respiratory care, food safety violations, incomplete infection control program, lack of immunization offers and documentation, and inadequate call system accommodations for residents.
Deficiencies (13)
F 0553: The facility did not ensure residents or their representatives were invited to or included in the development and implementation of person-centered care plans for 1 resident.
F 0584: The facility had unclean and damaged floors, walls, ceilings, and window hardware in multiple resident units, creating potential hazards.
F 0585: The facility failed to promptly resolve a grievance regarding missing resident clothing for 1 resident.
F 0656: The facility did not develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans addressing anticoagulant monitoring and dementia care for 2 residents.
F 0677: The facility failed to provide necessary assistance with toileting and dressing for 2 residents, resulting in unmet care needs.
F 0679: The facility did not provide meaningful activities tailored to resident interests for 2 residents, limiting their engagement and well-being.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and use of assistive devices to prevent falls for 1 resident with a history of multiple falls.
F 0692: The facility failed to maintain acceptable nutritional status for 1 resident with significant weight loss that was not addressed or reassessed.
F 0695: The facility did not provide oxygen therapy as ordered for 1 resident, resulting in lack of oxygen administration for multiple days.
F 0812: The facility had inaccessible hand wash sinks, non-working paper towel dispensers, improper glove use, and failure to perform hand hygiene in food service areas.
F 0880: The facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program by failing to review the Legionella risk assessment annually.
F 0883: The facility failed to offer or document influenza and pneumococcal immunizations or education for multiple residents and staff.
F 0919: The facility did not ensure a working call system accessible to a resident with disabilities who could not use the provided call bell.
Report Facts
Weight loss percentage: 17
Weight loss percentage: 15.7
Weight loss percentage: 14.6
Weight loss percentage: 9
Weight loss percentage: 6.7
Weight loss percentage: 5.6
Weight loss percentage: 10
Oxygen flow rate: 2
Oxygen flow rate: 3.5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN #10 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in influenza vaccine declination and oxygen administration findings. |
| Dietary Aide #43 | Dietary Aide | Observed improper hand hygiene during meal service. |
| Dietary Aide #47 | Dietary Aide | Observed improper glove use and hand hygiene. |
| CNA #7 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Named in failure to assist resident with toileting and dressing. |
| CNA #9 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Named in call bell accessibility and oxygen tank findings. |
| RN Unit Manager #13 | Registered Nurse Unit Manager | Named in oxygen administration and call bell accessibility findings. |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Named in multiple findings including oxygen administration, immunization, and call bell accessibility. |
| Director of Facilities | Director of Facilities | Named in Legionella risk assessment and environmental maintenance findings. |
| Food Service Director | Food Service Director | Named in food service hand hygiene and sink accessibility findings. |
| Occupational Therapist #12 | Occupational Therapist | Named in call bell accessibility evaluation. |
| RN Infection Preventionist #29 | Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist | Named in immunization program findings. |
| Certified Nurse Aide #21 | Certified Nurse Aide | Named in nutritional intake and activity findings. |
| Nurse Practitioner #25 | Nurse Practitioner | Named in immunization and anticoagulant care plan findings. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 25
Date: Jun 8, 2023
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Complaint Survey with 14 health and 11 life safety citations including deficiencies in activities, ADL care, care planning, infection control, and multiple life safety code issues.
Findings
Complaint Survey with 14 health and 11 life safety citations including deficiencies in activities, ADL care, care planning, infection control, and multiple life safety code issues.
Deficiencies (25)
Activities meet interest/needs each resident
ADL care provided for dependent residents
Department criminal history review
Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Free of accident hazards/supervision/devices
Grievances
Infection prevention & control
Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations
Nutrition/hydration status maintenance
Resident call system
Respiratory/tracheostomy care and suctioning
Right to participate in planning care
Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike environment
Electrical equipment - testing and maintenanc
Electrical systems - essential electric syste
Fire alarm system - testing and maintenance
Hazardous areas - enclosure
Means of egress - general
Multiple occupancies - construction type
Sprinkler system - installation
Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing
Subdivision of building spaces - smoke barrie
Vertical openings - enclosure
Electrical systems - essential electric syste
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Jun 8, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the recertification and abbreviated surveys to assess compliance with care standards for residents at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate assistance with activities of daily living for residents unable to care for themselves, including toileting and dressing. Additionally, the facility did not ensure proper nutritional monitoring and intervention for a resident with significant weight loss.
Deficiencies (2)
F 0677: The facility did not ensure residents unable to perform activities of daily living received necessary assistance with toileting, grooming, and dressing, as observed with Residents #6 and #50.
F 0692: The facility failed to maintain acceptable nutritional status for Resident #101, who experienced significant weight loss that was not reviewed or reassessed by medical or nutrition staff.
Report Facts
Weight loss percentage: 17
Weight loss percentage: 15.7
Weight loss percentage: 14.6
Weight loss percentage: 10
Weight loss percentage: 9.5
Weight loss percentage: 6.7
Weight loss percentage: 6
Weight loss percentage: 5.6
Weight loss percentage: 9
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| CNA #7 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Named in observation and interviews related to Resident #6's care deficiencies. |
| RN Unit Manager #13 | Registered Nurse Unit Manager | Named in observation and interviews related to Resident #6's care deficiencies. |
| LPN #10 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in interview regarding Resident #6's care plan and risk. |
| CNA #21 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Named in observation and interviews related to Resident #50 and Resident #101. |
| LPN #16 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in interview regarding Resident #50's care plan and documentation. |
| LPN Unit Manager #5 | Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager | Named in interviews regarding care expectations and weight monitoring. |
| RD #14 | Registered Dietitian | Named in multiple interviews and documentation regarding Resident #101's nutritional assessment and monitoring. |
| NP #25 | Nurse Practitioner | Named in interviews and documentation regarding Resident #101's medical oversight and weight loss. |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Named in interview regarding facility expectations for resident dressing and care refusals. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 2
Date: May 26, 2023
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Complaint Survey with two standard health citations related to free from abuse and neglect and investigation/prevention of alleged violations.
Findings
Complaint Survey with two standard health citations related to free from abuse and neglect and investigation/prevention of alleged violations.
Deficiencies (2)
Free from abuse and neglect
Investigate/prevent/correct alleged violation
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 2
Date: May 26, 2023
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The abbreviated survey was conducted to evaluate compliance with resident abuse protections and investigation procedures following multiple incidents of resident-to-resident sexual abuse and mistreatment.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse, specifically resident-to-resident sexual abuse involving Resident #1 and others. The facility also failed to thoroughly investigate alleged violations, implement timely investigations, and report incidents to the New York State Department of Health as required.
Deficiencies (2)
F 0600: The facility did not ensure residents had the right to be free from abuse, including sexual abuse, for 3 of 4 residents reviewed. Resident #1 exhibited sexually inappropriate behaviors and the facility failed to develop and implement an effective plan to prevent further incidents.
F 0610: The facility did not respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Investigations were not timely or thorough, and required reports to the New York State Department of Health were not made within mandated timeframes for multiple incidents involving residents.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 4
Incidents documented: 5
15-minute checks duration: 3
1:1 monitoring duration: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN #13 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Reported Resident #1 reaching for Resident #3's torso during an incident. |
| CNA #5 | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed Resident #1 rubbing Resident #2's upper chest and reported incidents involving Resident #1. |
| Linen Supervisor #3 | Linen Supervisor | Observed Resident #1 fondling Resident #2 and reported the incident. |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Provided statements regarding investigation procedures and monitoring of residents. |
| Administrator | Facility Administrator | Interviewed regarding notification and investigation of incidents and resident puncture wounds. |
| SW #20 | Social Worker | Interviewed Resident #1 and residents involved in incidents. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Jul 30, 2021
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The survey was a recertification and abbreviated survey conducted from 7/27/21 to 7/30/21 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to reasonably accommodate resident needs, failure to maintain a homelike environment, inadequate investigation and reporting of alleged abuse, failure to maintain proper food temperatures and food safety standards, failure to notify hospice of resident death, and failure to maintain proper infection prevention and control practices including mask use.
Deficiencies (7)
F 0558: The facility did not ensure the call bell was within reach for Resident #72, limiting their ability to request assistance.
F 0584: Resident #62's room was stark and devoid of personal belongings, failing to provide a homelike environment.
F 0610: The facility failed to investigate and report alleged resident-to-resident sexual abuse involving Residents #50 and #65, and did not implement a plan to prevent further incidents.
F 0804: The facility did not ensure food was served at safe and palatable temperatures during two meals, with multiple food items outside acceptable temperature ranges.
F 0812: The facility failed to discard leftover food items (pork slices, crab salad, pureed peaches) that were stored beyond the three-day limit.
F 0849: The facility did not notify hospice of Resident #99's death as required by policy and regulation.
F 0880: LPN #1 was observed repeatedly wearing a surgical mask incorrectly, exposing nose and upper lip during resident care and in common areas, compromising infection control.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 7
Food temperature measurements: 55
Food temperature measurements: 115
Food temperature measurements: 127
Food storage duration: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN #1 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed repeatedly wearing surgical mask incorrectly during resident care and in common areas. |
| CNA #15 | Certified Nurse Aide | Provided witness statement regarding resident-to-resident sexual abuse incident. |
| LPN #14 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Charge nurse on evening of 5/2/21 who removed Resident #65 from Resident #50's room but failed to report incident properly. |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding abuse reporting and hospice notification policies. |
| Food Service Director | Food Service Director | Interviewed regarding food temperature and leftover food policies. |
| Infection Control RN #5 | Infection Control Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding mask use policies and infection control training. |
| LPN Unit Manager #4 | Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager | Interviewed regarding mask use policies and staff education. |
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