Inspection Reports for
Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc
89-40 135th Street, Jamaica, NY, 11418
Back to Facility ProfileCitations (last 3 years)
Citations (over 3 years)
6 citations/year
Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.
18% worse than New York average
New York average: 5.1 citations/year
Citations per year
16
12
8
4
0
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Citations: 1
Date: Feb 25, 2025
Visit Reason
One isolated Level 3 deficiency related to accident hazards/supervision/devices with actual harm; corrected as of April 18, 2025.
Findings
One isolated Level 3 deficiency related to accident hazards/supervision/devices with actual harm; corrected as of April 18, 2025.
Citations (1)
Free of accident hazards/supervision/devices
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Citations: 1
Date: Feb 25, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Recertification and Complaint Survey to evaluate compliance with care standards and investigate allegations related to resident supervision and accident prevention.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that Resident #26 was transferred without required mechanical lift assistance, leading to fractures. The investigation was substantiated with actual harm to the resident.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and use of mechanical lifts for Resident #26, resulting in fractures to the resident's right leg. The investigation confirmed that a Certified Nursing Assistant transferred the resident without assistance or a mechanical lift, causing actual harm.
Citations (1)
10 NYCRR 415.12(h)(2) - The facility did not ensure a resident received adequate supervision and assistance devices consistent with their care plan to prevent accidents. Resident #26 was transferred without a mechanical lift, resulting in fractures to the right tibia and fibula.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 38
Residents affected: 1
Staff assistance required: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant #1 | Transferred Resident #26 without assistance or mechanical lift, causing injury | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #3 | Interviewed; transferred Resident #26 without mechanical lift prior to injury | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #4 | Interviewed; assisted in transfers without mechanical lift and unaware of lift requirement | |
| Registered Nurse #2 | Documented discoloration and initiated investigation of Resident #26's injury | |
| Assistant Director of Nursing #2 | Conducted investigation and concluded injury occurred during transfer | |
| Medical Director | Evaluated Resident #26 and confirmed fractures with no reported fall | |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed; confirmed injury occurred during transfer by Certified Nursing Assistant #1 | |
| Physical Therapist #1 | Assessed Resident #26 and confirmed need for mechanical lift since 09/14/2022 | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #1 | Interviewed; described staff instructions and monitoring of Certified Nursing Assistants |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Citations: 10
Date: May 26, 2023
Visit Reason
Multiple isolated and patterned Level 2 deficiencies related to care plan timing, drug regimen review, food sanitation, psychotropic medication use, infection control, nutrition, reporting violations, and electrical systems; one Level 1 deficiency for fire drills; all corrected by mid-2023.
Findings
Multiple isolated and patterned Level 2 deficiencies related to care plan timing, drug regimen review, food sanitation, psychotropic medication use, infection control, nutrition, reporting violations, and electrical systems; one Level 1 deficiency for fire drills; all corrected by mid-2023.
Citations (10)
Care plan timing and revision
Drug regimen review, report irregular, act on
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Free from unnec psychotropic meds/prn use
Infection prevention & control
Nutritive value/appear, palatable/prefer temp
Reporting of alleged violations
Electrical systems - essential electric syste
Fire drills
Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Citations: 6
Date: May 26, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was a Recertification survey conducted from 05/22/23 to 05/26/23 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home operations and resident care.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to timely review and revise comprehensive care plans, inappropriate use of psychotropic medications without proper diagnoses, failure to ensure food safety and proper food temperatures, and lapses in infection control practices such as inadequate sanitization of shared equipment.
Citations (6)
F 0657: The facility failed to ensure comprehensive care plans were reviewed and revised timely after assessments, specifically the Diabetes Mellitus care plan for Resident #146 was not updated as required.
F 0756: The facility failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist identified and reported irregularities in medication regimens, evidenced by Resident #194 receiving antipsychotic medication without an approved diagnosis.
F 0758: The facility failed to implement gradual dose reductions and limit PRN use of psychotropic medications, with Residents #194 and #373 receiving antipsychotics without appropriate diagnoses.
F 0804: The facility failed to ensure food and drink were served at safe and appetizing temperatures; milk served during breakfast on 5/22/23 was measured at 50°F, above the recommended 35-37°F.
F 0812: The facility failed to ensure safe food handling and storage; sliced turkey lunchmeat was stored beyond the 3-day limit and refrigerators on multiple floors had temperatures above 41°F, including expired milk found in the 4th floor pantry refrigerator.
F 0880: The facility failed to implement effective infection prevention and control; a Certified Nursing Assistant was observed using a blood pressure cuff on multiple residents without sanitizing between uses and inconsistent hand hygiene was noted.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for Unnecessary Medications: 6
Medication Regimen Review date: 2023
Milk temperature: 50
Pantry refrigerator temperatures: 56
Pantry refrigerator temperatures: 46
Pantry refrigerator temperatures: 44
Expired milk date: 2023
Sliced turkey preparation dates: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) #1 | Interviewed regarding care plan initiation and updates. | |
| Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS) #1 | Interviewed regarding care plan responsibilities and updates. | |
| Medical Doctor (MD) | Interviewed regarding Resident #194's medication and psychiatric history. | |
| Psychiatrist | Interviewed regarding Resident #194 and Resident #373's psychiatric evaluations and medication. | |
| Consultant Pharmacist (CP) | Interviewed regarding medication regimen reviews and recommendations. | |
| Assistant Director of Nursing (ADNS) | Interviewed regarding medication monitoring and infection control. | |
| Dietary Aide (DA) | Interviewed regarding food service and temperature monitoring. | |
| Food Service Manager (FSM) | Interviewed regarding food temperatures and storage. | |
| Infection Preventionist (IP) | Interviewed regarding infection control practices and rounds. | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #3 | Observed and interviewed regarding infection control lapses with blood pressure cuff sanitization. | |
| Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS) #3 | Interviewed regarding infection control policies and practices. | |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding infection control rounds and equipment cleaning. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Citations: 0
Date: Nov 18, 2020
Visit Reason
Annual inspection survey of Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home CO Inc to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.
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