Harris Health Center LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Harris Health Center LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF880Nov 10, 2023

  47279 Based on surveyor observations, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the transmission of infections relative to disinfecting glucometers (a device used to monitor blood glucose) for 3 of 3 residents observed who require blood glucose monitoring, Resident ID #s 8, 9, and 14; and 2 of 2 residents reviewed relative to contact precautions, Resident ID #s 14 and 18; and the handling of soiled linen for 1 of 1 laundry room observed. Findings are as follows: 1. According to the facility's policy last revised March of 2015 titled, diabetes - care of equipment states in part, .5. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Mar 18, 2022

  Based on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for accident hazards, Resident ID #1. Findings are as follows: Record for Resident ID #1 revealed s/he was admitted to the facility in December of 2021 from a geriatric psychiatric unit of an acute care hospital. Review of the Continuity of Care (COC) form provided to the facility from the acute care hospital, upon the resident's admission revealed a form titled, PATIENT REGISTRATION RECORD. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 30, 2026

  Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety relative to the main kitchen, 1 of 1 ice machine, 1 of 3 freezers, and 1 of 1 kitchenette.Findings are as follows:1. Review of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food Code 2022 Edition, section 4.602.11 (E)(4)(b), states in part, .surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD.shall be cleaned.In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and.ice makers.at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.During a surveyor observation on the initial tour of the main kitchen on 1/27/2026 at approximately 10:08 AM of the ice machine, revealed a white colored component within the ice… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Feb 28, 2024

  Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide a safe environment relative to smoking, smoking areas, and smoking safety. Findings are as follows: Record review of a community reported complaint submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Health, on 2/27/2024 alleges that smoking has been observed outside of the door of the nursing facility. There have been observations of cigarette butts littered all over the property and a smoldering ashtray. Review of a policy and procedure titled Smoking Policy states in part, .residents that wish to smoke must be in a designated area and may be limited to specific times . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 10, 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. Findings are as follows: 1. The Rhode Island Food Code 2018 Edition 3-501.16 reads in part, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding .food shall be maintained .57 degrees C(135 degrees Fahrenheit) .at 5 degrees C (41 degrees Fahrenheit) . During a surveyor observation of the lunch meal in the main kitchen on 11/9/2023 at approximately 11:45 AM, the baked chicken had a hot holding temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. […]