Inspection Reports for
West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
214 West Houston Street, New York, NY, 10014
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
2% better than New York average
New York average: 5.1 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Aug 7, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a recertification survey from 07/31/2024 to 08/07/2024 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Findings
The facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for a resident's use of the sleeping pill Ambien. Additionally, the facility did not ensure proper disposal of garbage as dumpsters were left uncovered, potentially inviting pests.
Deficiencies (2)
F 0656: The facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for Resident #21's use of Ambien, a controlled sleeping medication, despite documented orders and administration.
F 0814: The facility failed to properly contain garbage outside; dumpsters were uncovered and left open, which could attract pests.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: Many residents affected by garbage disposal deficiency
Medication dosage: 10
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Client Care Associate #3 | Interviewed regarding Resident #21's sleep habits and medication use | |
| Registered Nurse #2 | Nurse supervisor interviewed about care plan responsibilities and medication | |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed about missing care plan for Ambien use | |
| Dietary Aide #1 | Observed during trash disposal procedure | |
| Director Food Services | Interviewed about garbage disposal practices | |
| Director Facilities Management | Interviewed about dumpster lids being kept open |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Aug 7, 2024
Visit Reason
Two Level 2 standard health citations for comprehensive care plan and garbage disposal, both corrected by September 30, 2024.
Findings
Two Level 2 standard health citations for comprehensive care plan and garbage disposal, both corrected by September 30, 2024.
Deficiencies (2)
Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
Dispose garbage and refuse properly
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 20, 2024
Visit Reason
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network, widespread scope, not corrected at time of report.
Findings
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network, widespread scope, not corrected at time of report.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 12, 2024
Visit Reason
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network, widespread scope, not corrected at time of report.
Findings
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network, widespread scope, not corrected at time of report.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 6, 2024
Visit Reason
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network, widespread scope, not corrected at time of report.
Findings
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network, widespread scope, not corrected at time of report.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jan 30, 2024
Visit Reason
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network, widespread scope, not corrected at time of report.
Findings
One Level 2 standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network, widespread scope, not corrected at time of report.
Deficiencies (1)
Reporting - national health safety network
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Aug 22, 2022
Visit Reason
Multiple standard health and life safety code citations including quality of care (Level 2), corridor doors (Level 2), doors with self-closing devices (Level 2), physical environment (Level 0), and procedures for tracking staff and patients (Level 1), all corrected by late 2022.
Findings
Multiple standard health and life safety code citations including quality of care (Level 2), corridor doors (Level 2), doors with self-closing devices (Level 2), physical environment (Level 0), and procedures for tracking staff and patients (Level 1), all corrected by late 2022.
Deficiencies (5)
Quality of care
Corridor - doors
Doors with self-closing devices
Physical environment
Procedures for tracking of staff and patients
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 22, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was a recertification and abbreviated survey to assess compliance with professional standards of care, triggered by a complaint regarding medication administration.
Complaint Details
The complaint reported that Resident #151 was being underdosed for their IV antibiotic therapy. The complaint was substantiated based on interviews and record review.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a resident received intravenous antibiotic therapy as ordered, resulting in underdosing and extended stay. The Nurse Practitioner incorrectly transcribed the IV antibiotic order, administering it every 6 hours instead of every 4 hours as prescribed.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0684: The facility did not provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders for Resident #151. The Nurse Practitioner incorrectly transcribed the intravenous antibiotic therapy order, causing underdosing from 10/15/21 to 11/4/21.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 20
Residents affected: 1
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 29, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a recertification survey to assess compliance with infection prevention and control requirements.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain infection control practices related to ostomy urine drainage bags, specifically allowing a resident's drainage bag to touch the floor. Policies did not address proper maintenance of drainage bags, and staff interviews confirmed the issue and acknowledged infection control concerns.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0880: The facility did not maintain infection control practices to prevent transmission of infections, as a resident's ostomy urine drainage bag was observed touching the floor. Facility policies lacked specific guidance on maintaining drainage bags.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for Catheter Care: 2
Total residents sampled: 40
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 | Interviewed regarding drainage bag touching the floor | |
| Client Care Associate (CCA) #1 | Interviewed regarding lowering bed and drainage bag touching the floor | |
| Registered Nurse (RN) #1 Unit Manager | Interviewed regarding infection control issue with drainage bag | |
| President of Clinical Services | Interviewed regarding infection control policies and staff education |
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