Chapin Home for the Aging

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Chapin Home for the Aging, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF688Sep 10, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and staff interviews during the Recertification survey between 09/03/2024 and 09/10/2024, the facility did not ensure that needed services, care and equipment are provided to assure that resident with limited range of motion and mobility maintain or improve function based on the residents' clinical condition. Specifically, a resident with an order to apply shrinker to left knee was observed with no device as per Physician's order. This was evident for 1 resident reviewed for Limited Range of Motion, (Resident #96) out of 32 sampled residents, The findings are: The facility's Policy and Procedure for .Equipment/Devices and Nursing Rehab Program dated 08/2014, documented: .Upon assessment, the Rehab team will provide recommendations for necessary skilled… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Sep 10, 2024

  Based on interviews and record review conducted during a Recertification and Complaint survey (NY00343925) from 09/03/2024 to 09/10/2024, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision to prevent elopement. This was evident for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #139 & Resident #140) investigated for Accidents, out of an investigative sample of 32 residents. Specifically, on 05/31/2024 at 4:45 PM, (Resident #139 & Resident #140) left the facility unannounced. Video footage dated 5/31/24 revealed that Residents #139 & Resident#140 left the unit via dietary elevator ground floor at 06:17PM and exited the back door at 06:19PM. They walked to the side of the building, then out of the gate to the backyard. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Jul 5, 2022

  Based on record review and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure residents were involved in developing their comprehensive care plan (CCP) with the interdisciplinary team (IDT). This was evident for 1 (Resident #66) of 33 sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #66 was not invited to several CCP meetings conducted The findings are: The facility policy titled CCP last revised 1/15/2022 documented the facility must develop and implement a CCPs for each resident consistent with the resident rights. If the facility determines that the inclusion of the resident and/or resident representative is not practicable, documentation of the reasons, including the steps the facility took must be included in the resident's medical record. […]

• No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadF732Sep 10, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey from 09/03/2024- 09/10/2024, the facility did not ensure that Nurse Staffing was posted appropriately. Specifically, the posting of daily nurse staffing information was not posted in a prominent area which was readily accessible to residents and visitors. The findings are: The facility policy and procedure titled Nurse Staffing Coverage Plan dated 9/11/2009 and last revised on 5/16/2024 documents; daily nursing schedules will be posted on the nursing supervisor door along with daily nursing data sheet which is readily accessible to residents, visitors and staff. […]