Health Center at Galloway, The

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF658Nov 2, 2023

  Based on observation, interviews, medical record review, and review of other pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to A.) administer physician prescribed insulin to diabetic residents as ordered for 8 of 24 residents (Residents #22, #24, #33, #73, #74, #81, #260, and #261) residing on 2 of 2 floors and B.) failed to follow a physician order for weekly weights on 1 of 3 residents reviewed for nutrition, (Resident # 35). Failure to administer the prescribed insulin and/or blood sugars (BS) put diabetic residents at risk for hyperglycemic reactions (high blood sugar that affects people with diabetes. Skipping doses or not taking enough insulin to lower blood sugar can lead to hyperglycemia, hospitalization , and possible death). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Sep 13, 2024

  Based on interview and review of Nurse Staffing Report sheets, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse (RN) worked 7 days a week for at least 8 consecutive hours a day for 6 days of 10 weeks reviewed. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: A review of the Nurse Staffing Reports completed by the facility for the weeks of 11/05/2023, 12/31/2023 thru 01/06/2024 revealed the facility had no RN coverage for 8 consecutive hours for all shifts on 11/05/2023, 11/08/2023, 11/11/2023, 12/31/2023, 01/01/2024, and 01/06/2024. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 13, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain kitchen sanitation in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 09/09/2024 from 7:39 to 8:23 AM, the surveyors, accompanied by the cook and the Food Service Director (FSD), observed the following in the kitchen: 1. Prior to entering the walk-in refrigerator and freezer the surveyors reviewed the temperature logs. Review of the September 2024 Refrigerator Temperature log revealed that no AM or PM temperatures were recorded on 9/7, 9/8, and 9/9/2024. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Nov 2, 2023

  Based on interview and review of Nurse Staffing Report sheets, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse (RN) worked 7 days a week for at least 8 consecutive hours a day for 4 of 10 weekends reviewed. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: A review of the Nurse Staffing Reports completed by the facility for the weeks of 08/13/2023, 08/20/2023, 10/08/2023, and 10/15/2023 revealed the facility had no RN coverage for all shifts on 08/19/2023, 08/20/2023, 10/08/2023, and 10/21/2023. During an interview with the surveyor on 10/30/2023 at 12:51 PM, the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) confirmed yes, are we missing Registered Nurse's for 24 hours on the staffing sheets. It is all weekends. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jan 20, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) publication, and New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Executive Directive No. 20-026-1, revised 01/06/2021, it was determined the facility failed to ensure staff wore required face masks appropriately while in the facility to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 for 5 (Dietary Director, Housekeeping/Laundry Director, Housekeeper #1, Unit Clerk #1, and Licensed Practical Nurse #1) of 5 staff members observed. […]