Health Center at Sinai Residences

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 12, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain food safety requirements with storage, preparation, and distribution in accordance with professional standards for food service safety which included: failure to maintain sanitary conditions and failure to maintain adequate holding temperatures. The findings included: During tour of the kitchen conducted on 08/09/21 at 8:52 AM, accompanied by the Executive Chef, the following were noted: a. Third Floor Kitchen: 1. The True reach-in freezer located under the prep table was observed with a wet, gray residue on the top gasket of the door and with brown debris on the bottom gasket of the door. 2. The floor underneath the prep table was observed with an accumulation of debris. 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF561Feb 15, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to honor resident choices for showers for 1 of 1 sampled resident reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Resident #219. The findings included: A review of the facility's policy titled, Bath; Shower/Tub, revised in February 2018, revealed the following: be sure that the bath area is at a comfortable temperature for the resident. In an interview conducted on 02/12/24 at 11:10 AM, Resident #219 stated that the water in his room was not cold enough and that he had told staff about it in the past. In an interview conducted on 02/13/24 at 2:39 PM with the Maintenance Director, he was told that Resident #219 complained that the hot water in his room was not working well. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF692Feb 15, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide nutritional intervention in a timely manner for 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident #48). The findings included: A review of the facility's policy titled, Weight Recording, revised on 09/11/23, revealed the following: the nurse at each station is responsible for maintaining weights in the electronic medical record, verifying, and reporting any weight discrepancies of 3 pounds in a day and 5 pounds in a week or 5% in a month. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for any diet modifications necessary to stop any undesired weight changes. In an observation conducted on 02/13/24 at 8:40 AM, Resident #48 was noted in his room eating the breakfast meal. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF812Feb 15, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional standards for 2 of 2 kitchen observations. It also failed to practice hand hygiene during meal observation for 4 of 4 residents observed during dining (Resident #35, Resident #48, Resident #15, and Resident #115). The findings included: In an observation conducted on 02/12/24 at 9:50 AM in the Main Kitchen, the reach-in Freezer was noted with an internal temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit and not at the recommended 0 degrees and below Fahrenheit. Closer observation revealed that some of the food items (breads) were soft to the touch. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Oct 13, 2022

  Based on review of policy and procedure, observation, interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide Activities of Daily (ADL) care, including fingernail grooming for 1 of 10 sampled residents observed, Resident #22. The findings included: Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Activities of Daily Living (ADL); Supporting, provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) revised March 2018 documented in the Policy Statement: Residents will be provided with care, treatment and services as appropriate to maintain or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs). […]