Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Oct 3, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during an Abbreviated Survey (ACTS Reference Number: NY00343164), the facility did not ensure that all drugs and biologicals were properly stored in accordance with State and Federal Regulations for two of two medication carts reviewed. Specifically, the medication carts on the North and South halls of residential Unit 4 were observed on multiple occasions unsupervised and/or unlocked by multiple nursing staff. Additionally, residents identified by facility documentation as cognitively impaired and wanderers were observed self-propelling their wheelchairs on both halls by the medication carts during the observations. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Feb 6, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record review conducted during an Abbreviated Survey (NY00346373, NY00361053, NY00369686, and NY00369760) for three (Residents #1, #2, and #5) of five residents reviewed, the facility did not ensure the residents' environment remained free of accident hazards. Specifically, Resident #1's bed was left in an unsafe position creating a fall hazard. Resident #2's bed was left in an unsafe position and fall mats were not placed per their care plan to prevent injuries in the event of a fall. Resident #5 was on aspiration precautions (steps taken to prevent inhalation of food/drink into the lungs) and was not supervised while eating. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Sep 22, 2023

  Based on interviews and record reviews conducted during the Recertification Survey and complaint investigation (#NY00319989) 9/18/23 to 9/22/23, it was determined that for 1 (Resident #315) of 26 residents reviewed for person centered Comprehensive Care Plans (CCP) the facility did not review and revise the resident's care plans as necessary to meet the resident's current needs. Specifically, the care plan was not revised to reflect the current level of assist the resident required for safe toileting. This is evidenced by the following: Resident #315 had diagnoses including difficulty with walking, muscle weakness, and heart failure requiring a pacemaker. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Sep 22, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews conducted during the Recertification Survey from 9/18/23 to 9/22/23, it was determined that for one (Resident #34) of three residents reviewed, the facility did not ensure that Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) care was provided for dependent residents. Specifically, the resident was observed on multiple occasions in soiled clothing and was not provided care (for urinary incontinence) in a timely manner. This is evidence by the following: Resident #34 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included hemiplegia (unable to move one side of the body), dementia and a right-hand contracture (a shortening of muscles or tendons leading to deformity and rigidity of joints). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF693May 28, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews conducted during the Recertification Survey, completed on 5/28/21, it was determined for one (Resident #103) of one resident reviewed, the facility did not provide appropriate treatment and services to prevent complications for a resident who receives nutrition via a feeding tube (a tube inserted directly into the stomach via the abdomen). Specifically, the facility did not provide staff with thorough education and training on correct use of the feeding tube pump and did not provide timely preventive maintenance of a feeding pump to ensure the resident was receiving accurate amounts in order to prevent complications. This is evidenced by the following: Resident #103 had diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]