Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 25, 2025

  Based on record review and interview during the Recertification and Complaint Survey (NY00352512) conducted from 02/18/2025 to 02/25/2025, the facility did not ensure a resident received adequate supervision and assistance devices consistent with resident's needs, goals, and care plan to prevent accidents. This was evident for one (1) (Resident #26) of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #26 required total assistance of two (2) staff using mechanical lift for transfers as documented in the Comprehensive Care Plan. On 08/26/2024, Resident #26 was noted with ecchymosis (medical term for bruise) on the right leg. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 26, 2023

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure safe food handling and storage was practiced to prevent food-borne illness. Specifically, sliced turkey lunchmeat stored in the refrigerator was not discarded in a timely manner and time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) were not at acceptable temperatures (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less). This was evident during the Kitchen Observation task. The findings are: The facility policy Food Safety revised ,d+[DATE] documented the Food and Nutrition Department has a comprehensive food safety and self-inspection system that includes equipment monitoring to ensure the effectiveness and quality of the food safety program for all of our food service customers. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609May 26, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews and record review conducted during the Recertification and Complaint Survey (NY00300942) from 05/22/23 to 05/26/23, the facility did not ensure all alleged violations involving abuse were reported immediately to the New [NAME] State Department of Health (NYSDOH), but not later than 2 hours after the alleged occurrence. This was evident for 1 resident (Resident #153) reviewed for Abuse out of 35 total sampled residents. Specifically, an allegation of abuse involving staff towards resident #153 was not reported to the NYSDOH within 2 hours. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657May 26, 2023

  Resident #146 Based on record review and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey of 5/22/23 - 5/26/23, the facility did not ensure that the comprehensive care plans were reviewed and/or revised after each assessment and as needed. Specifically, the Diabetes Mellitus care plan was not revised timely. This was evident for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for care planning (Resident #146). The findings are: The facility policy and procedure titled Care Planning effective date 8/2016, review date 10/22, states it is the policy to follow all the guidelines to develop resident-centered individualized care plans. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF756May 26, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews and record review conducted during the Recertification Survey from 05/22/23 to 05/26/23, the facility did not ensure that a licensed pharmacist who conducted monthly medication regimen reviews (MRR) identified and reported irregularities of the resident's medical record to the attending physician, medical director, and the Director of Nursing (DON). This was evident for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #194) reviewed for Unnecessary Medications Review out of a total sample of 35 residents. […]