Briarcliffe Manor

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Briarcliffe Manor, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 6, 2023

  Based on surveyor observation and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that food is served and distributed in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, relative to the main kitchen. Findings are as follows: 1. The Rhode Island Food Code 2018 Edition 4-501.114, states in part, .a chemical sanitizer for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times .shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum concentration range 50-99 MG/L . During the initial tour of the main kitchen on 1/3/2023 at approximately 8:45 AM the sanitizing test strip registered 10 MG/L (milligrams per liter) on dinnerware that was being washed and sanitized. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 8, 2021

  Based on surveyor observations and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to properly store, prepare, distribute, and serve food under sanitary conditions relative to the main kitchen and 1 of 3 units (2nd floor kitchenette). Findings are as follows: 1. Surveyor observation during the initial tour of the kitchen on 10/5/2021 at approximately 10:00 AM revealed two containers of strawberries with a moderate amount of white fuzzy matter. During a surveyor interview with the Food Service Director (FSD), at the time of the above observation, she acknowledged that the strawberries should have been discarded. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jun 11, 2026

  Based on surveyor observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored and labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional standards of practice for 2 of 3 Certified Medication Technician (CMT) carts reviewed and for 1 of 1 medication room.Findings are as follows:1a. During a surveyor observation on 6/8/2026 at approximately 8:30 AM in the presence of CMT, Staff C, the following was observed:-One opened bottle of Pro-Stat liquid protein supplement, open and undated. Review of the manufacturer's instructions indicated the bottle must be labeled and dated upon opening and discarded 3 months after opening.-One Breo Ellipta inhaler: The inhaler was open and undated. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Jun 11, 2026

  Based on surveyor observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that appropriate infection control practices were maintained to prevent the potential spread of communicable diseases and cross-contamination. This deficient practice was identified during the observations made during the medication administration task of blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration for 2 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident ID #s 133 and 136. Furthermore, the facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for 1 of 2 residents reviewed with a non-pressure wound, Resident ID #78.Findings are as follows:1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Feb 16, 2024

  Based on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 of 1 resident reviewed who is positive for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Resident ID #316. Findings are as follows: Record review of a document titled, Guidelines for the Management of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA, an antibiotic resistive infection, Multidrug-Resistant Organism, MDRO] in Rhode Island Long Term Care Facilities states in part, .Contact precautions [gown and gloves when entering the resident's room] are indicated for all residents infected with MRSA and those… […]