Greene Point Health and Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Greene Point Health and Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 8, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of facility policies titled Storage Areas and Food Preparation and Distribution, the facility failed to discard milk by the use by date; failed to remove dented cans from the dry storage area; and failed to properly thaw ground beef to prevent bacteria growth and food borne illness. The facility had a census of 44 out of 48 residents that consumed an oral diet from the kitchen. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Storage Areas dated 12/29/2023 under the section titled Guideline revealed, Dry Storage: Dented cans should be stored separately in a clearly labeled area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 30, 2023

  Based on observations, staff interview, and review of the facility policy titled, Skilled Nursing Services - Storage Areas, the facility failed to ensure that opened food items were labeled and dated. The deficient practice had the potential to affect 41 residents receiving an oral diet. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Skilled Nursing Services - Storage Areas, reviewed 12/30/2022 revealed food items should be covered, sealed, labeled, and dated appropriately. Observation on 7/28/2023 at 8:11 a.m. of the stand-alone refrigerator number four revealed a plastic bag containing mozzarella cheese slices that had not been labeled with an open date. Observation on 7/28/2023 at 8:18 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 31, 2022

  Based on observation, staff interview and review of the Georgia Food Code: US Food Code: Nation Restaurants Association/Serv Safe Guidelines and the undated facility policy titled, Food and Nutrition Services, the Dietary Manger (DM) failed to wash or sanitize her hands, or to wear gloves, prior to checking steam table temperatures during lunch service. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 40 residents receiving an oral diet. Findings Include: Review of the undated facility document titled Georgia food code: US Food Code: Nation Restaurants Association/Serv Safe Guidelines, revealed proper food safety handling practices should be implemented to minimize the risk of food borne illness. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF836Mar 31, 2022

  Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the Administrator held a current license from the State of Georgia during the timeframe of [DATE] through [DATE]. Findings include: Upon request for employee records on [DATE], the Administrator was unable to provide a current copy his Administrator's license. Review of the Administrator's license at: http://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/ revealed the license expired on [DATE]. During an interview with the Administrator on [DATE] at 5:54 p.m., he stated that he knew his license was due to expire on [DATE] and he renewed it timely but was unaware it had not processed until it was requested by the Survey Team. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Mar 31, 2022

  Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the undated facility policy titled, Direct Supply TELS, the facility failed to maintain safe hot water temperatures for 17 rooms on two of three units, 100 Hall and 300 Hall, plus one Shower Room. Findings include: Review of the undated facility policy titled, Direct Supply TELS documented the following regarding the monitoring of water temperatures: 1. Ensure patient room water temperatures are between 105° and 115° Fahrenheit (or as specified by state requirements) .Georgia - shall not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Observation of resident rooms on 3/29/22 beginning at 10:00 a.m. […]