Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF655Aug 17, 2022

  Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan for each resident within 48 hours of a resident's admission, that includes the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that meets professional standards of quality care for 4 of 8 residents reviewed relative to falls, Resident ID #s 243, 244, 433, and 126. Findings are as follows: Record review of a facility policy and procedure titled, Baseline Care Plan dated [DATE] states in part .POLICY: It is the policy of this facility to ensure that baseline care plans are developed and implemented within 48 hours of admission. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF689Aug 17, 2022

  Based on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 6 of 11 residents reviewed for falls, Resident ID #'s 243, 244, 431, 233, 482 and 107. Findings are as follows: Record review of a facility policy and procedure titled Safe Resident Handling dated [DATE] states in part; .POLICY: It is the policy of this facility to ensure that our residents are cared for safely, while maintaining a safe work environment for our employees .Direct resident care staff members are to assess all resident handling tasks in advance to determine the safest way to accomplish them. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Mar 1, 2024

  Based on surveyor observations, record review, and staff interview it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that the residents' environment remains as free from accident hazards as possible, for 1 of 1 resident reviewed who sustained a burn from a radiator, Resident ID #1. Findings are as follows: Review of a facility reported complaint submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Health on [DATE] revealed Resident ID #1 was found with half of his/her body out of the bed with his/her legs against the radiator. Further review revealed the resident sustained burns on his/her knees and legs. Review of the Brava Stelpro Electric Baseboard heating system owner's manual revealed in part, Important Instructions .This heater is hot when in use. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 20, 2024

  Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that food is stored, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food safety, relative to the main kitchen and 1 of 1 unit kitchenettes reviewed. Findings are as follows: 1. The Rhode Island Food Code 2018 Edition 2-402.11 states in part, .food employees shall wear hair restraints, beard restraints that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food . During a surveyor observation on 9/16/2024 from 8:50 AM through 9:30 AM and at 11:20 AM of the main kitchen revealed the following: -Dietary Cook, Staff K and Dietary Aide, Staff L, with facial hair and not wearing a hair/beard restraint. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 5, 2023

  Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that food is stored and distributed in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, relative to the main kitchen and 1 of 2 kitchenettes observed. Findings are as follows: 1. Record review of Rhode Island Food Code, 2018 Edition, Section 3-501.17 states in part, .READY -TO-EAT-TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and help in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius or 41 degrees Fahrenheit or bless for a maximum of 7 days. […]