Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Sep 8, 2023

  Based on observations and review of facility policy, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain resident dignity and respect by serving meals in a timely manner to individuals seated at the same table and implementing dignified feeding practices in the main dining room. Findings include: Review of the Dining Room Service policy dated 1/1/23, revealed that Residents will be greeted and served upon arrival. Observations of the afternoon meal in the main dining room on 9/6/23, between 11:43 a.m. and 12:07 p.m. revealed the following. Observation at 11:43 a.m. on 9/6/23, revealed Resident R26 and Resident R150 were seated at the same table in the dining room together and at 11:45 a.m. Resident R26 was served his/her meal and began eating. At 11:51 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 8, 2023

  Based on observations, review of facility policy, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to utilize proper hygiene by not wearing a hair net to prevent contamination of food during the lunch food preparation. Findings include: Review of facility policy entitled Hair Restraints dated 6/10/22, indicated that food handlers that have direct contact with food shall wear hair restraints, such as hairnets, beard nets and caps that cover exposed body hair. Observation of the lunch service on 9/06/23, at 11:15 p.m. revealed that Dietary Employee E1 was not wearing a hair net when checking the temperature of the food being served. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF552Jul 31, 2026

  Based on review of clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to inform the resident and/or resident representative in advance of the risks and benefits of psychotropic medications (medications that affect the persons mental state, emotions and behavior) and the treatment alternatives prior to initiating the administration of the medication for one of five residents reviewed for psychotropic medications (Resident R11).Findings include: Review of Resident R11's clinical record revealed an admission date of 5/15/24, with diagnoses that included depression (a persistent feeling of sadness or hopelessness that lasts for a long time and affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts, with a general sense of unhappiness that doesn't go away), and mood… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF755Nov 12, 2021

  Based on observations, review of clinical records and facility policies and documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to acquire, receive, and administer medications as required for one of three residents reviewed that receive medications from outside pharmacies (Resident R1). Findings include: Review of the facility Resident Handbook, received by all new admissions to the facility indicated that the facility has a contracted pharmacy specializing in providing pharmacy services to nursing homes and providing medications according to physician's orders. The handbook identified if you prefer to use your own pharmacy, it is important to make arrangements with the Director of Nursing prior to admission. […]