Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684Nov 23, 2022

  Based on interview and record review during an abbreviated survey (Case #NY00305405), the facility failed to ensure that residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 residents reviewed. Specifically, the facility failed to reconcile Resident #1's hospital medical record on admission. Subsequently, Resident #1 did not receive a BiPAP machine treatment (a form of non-invasive ventilation) from 10/24/2022 to 10/29/2022 and did not receive 7 physician-ordered medications for up to 4 days. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified when the medications and BiPAP were not available. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Jun 12, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during a recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that each resident was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner and in an environment that promoted maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. Specifically, dining meals were served with disposable utensils in 1 (fourth floor) of 4 dining rooms; and for 1 (Resident #150) out of 3 residents reviewed, the facility did not ensure the resident was treated in a dignified manner by ensuring resident was fully clothed in common areas. This is evidenced by: Fourth Floor Dining Room During an observation on 6/07/2024 at 12:15 PM, seven residents were given plastic utensils for their meal. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jun 12, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification and abbreviated (Case # NY00323716) survey, the facility did not provide effective housekeeping and maintenance services on 4 of 4 resident units, the basement, and the facility grounds. Specifically, floors, window blinds, tables, ceiling light covers, room signs, and facility grounds were not clean or maintained. This is evidenced by: During observations on 6/04/2024 from 10:19 AM through 11:00 AM, 6/05/2024 at 11:45 AM, 6/07/2024 from 10:01 AM through 3:07 PM, and 6/11/2024 from 9:33 AM through 10:33 AM: Finding #1 Floors 1) On the fourth floor, the corridor floor and door thresholds were soiled with dirt and were sticky, the walls and doors were soiled with scrape, scuff, and smudge marks, and dead… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Jun 12, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews during a recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that it provided an ongoing program to support residents in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community for 2 of 4 resident units reviewed for activities. Specifically, residents on 2 of 4 resident units were not provided with activities that met the residents' preferences and cognitive abilities. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 12, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and staff interview during a Recertification Survey, the facility did not store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and 4 of 4 kitchenettes. Specifically, the automatic dishwashing machine was not functioning properly, and areas of the main kitchen and unit kitchenettes were not clean. This is evidenced by: During observations of the main kitchen on 6/04/2024 at 9:06 AM, the following were observed: Food contact equipment was being washed in the automatic dishwashing machine and the final rinse temperature was 150 degrees Fahrenheit; the information plate on the dishwashing machine stated that the final rinse is to be 180 degrees Fahrenheit. […]