Mcauley Residence

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Mcauley Residence, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Jan 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Standard survey completed 1/8/25, the facility did not store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments for one (Unit 2 East) of two medication storage rooms. Specifically, 16 medications for 7 residents were left unattended, unsecured on a shelf in the nurse's station. This involved Resident #s 17, 22, 68, 70, 72, 94, and 267. The findings are: The policy titled Ordering and Receiving Medications from the Dispensing Pharmacy dated 11/27/24 documented a licensed nurse receives medications delivered to the facility, immediately delivers the medications to the appropriate secure storage area (medication cart and/or narcotic cabinet) or to another licensed nursing staff member to place in their specific secure… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF790Jan 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on 1/8/25, the facility did not provide routine dental services to meet the needs of each resident for one (Resident #101) of one resident reviewed for dental services. Specifically, Resident #101 had complaints of tooth pain while chewing and was not evaluated by the dentist. The finding is: The policy titled Community Based Care: Dental Care effective date 11/18/21 documented that nursing staff will provide oral health care for each resident, assess resident's oral health upon admission, and obtain routine and 24-hour emergency dental care. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF600Sep 14, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record conducted during an Abbreviated survey (Complaint #NY00323564) completed on 9/14/23, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from physical abuse/corporal punishment for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for abuse. Specifically, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 placed their hand over Resident #1's mouth as a means to control the resident from yelling out. Additionally, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 did not report abuse immediately to facility Administration; and LPN #1 was not removed from resident access immediately and continued to care for residents in the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF600May 15, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interview conducted during a complaint investigation (Complaint #NY00316409) during the Standard survey completed on 5/15/23, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to be free from verbal and physical abuse for one (Resident # 74) of three residents reviewed for abuse. Specifically, on 5/11/23 CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) #1 was witnessed by other staff pointing their finger and yelling stop trying to hit me, grabbing Resident #74's right arm. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689May 15, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a complaint investigation (NY00299176) during the Standard survey completed on 5/15/2023, the facility did not ensure that each resident receives adequate supervision for one (Resident #45) of two residents reviewed for accidents. Specifically, the facility did not ensure Resident #45 was adequately supervised to prevent an elopement from the facility on 7/16/22. The finding is: The policy and procedure (P&P) titled Community Based Care: Elopement/Unsafe Wandering/Missing Patient/Resident dated 3/9/21 documented the purpose is to ensure the safety and security of all patients and residents. To establish uniform guidelines for identifying patients/ residents who are at risk for elopement and/or unsafe wandering. […]