Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Mar 6, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews during an abbreviated survey (Case # NY00334732), the facility failed to ensure that a resident, identified as an elopement risk received adequate supervision to prevent elopement from the facility. This was evident in 1 out of 3 residents sampled (Resident #1). Specifically, on 03/01/2024, Resident #1, who had severely impaired cognition and had a wander alert device in place since 02/29/2024 at 10:01 pm, left the building undetected at 11:49 am. Facility staff became aware that Resident #1 was missing from the unit on 03/01/2024 at approximately 12:20 pm. Resident #1 was located by Resident #1's relative on 03/01/2024 and notified the facility at 5:30 pm that Resident #1 was at the hospital and would be returning to the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF732Sep 18, 2023

  Based on observations and staff interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 9/10/23 to 9/18/23, the facility did not ensure the daily nurse staffing information was posted in a prominent place readily accessible to residents and visitors. This was evident for the total census of 113 residents. Specifically, the daily staffing information was observed posted on the wall near the staff time clock, not in a prominent place readily accessible to residents and visitors. The findings are: The facility policy and procedure titled Posting Direct Care Daily Staffing Numbers reviewed 4/20/23 documented the facility will post daily for each shift, the number of nursing personnel responsible for providing direct care to residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF582Jan 10, 2025

  Based on record review and interviews conducted during a Recertification Survey from 01/02/2025 to 01/10/2025, the facility did not ensure a resident, or their designated representative was provided appropriate notification at the termination of Medicare Part A benefits. This was evident for 3 (Residents #47, #51, and #99) of 3 residents reviewed for Beneficiary Notification. Specifically, the facility did not provide appropriate notification at least two calendar days before Medicare covered services ended as required and did not provide the designated form for notification in the nursing home setting. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jan 10, 2025

  Based on observations and staff interviews during the Recertification survey from 01/02/2025 to 01/10/2025, the facility did not ensure that the residents' environment was maintained in a safe, sanitary, and comfortable manner. Specifically multiple observations were made of ceiling tiles and resident equipment and found to be unsanitary and in disrepair. This was evident for 1 of 3 resident units (Unit 3). The findings are: The facility policy titled Homelike Environment dated 10/02/24 state that residents are provided with a safe clean and comfortable and homelike environment. During multiple observations on the 3rd floor unit from 01/02/2025 to 01/10/2025 the following was observed: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jan 10, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from 01/02/2025 to 01/10/2025 the facility did not ensure a safe functional environment for residents, staff, and public. This was evident for the staff bathroom and nursing station on 1 (Unit 3) of 3 Units. The finding is: The facility policy titled Homelike Environment dated 10/02/24 stated that residents are provided with a safe, sanitary and orderly environment. During multiple observations on the 3rd floor unit from 01/02/2025 to 01/10/2025 the following was observed: 1. The Staff bathroom adjacent to the Tub Room had a loose and wobbly toilet seat. 2. in the Nurse's Station: a. the Plexi glass was covered with dust, dirt and streaks. b. two swivel chairs were layered with dirt and dust. c. […]