New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Jan 10, 2025

  Based on clinical record review, resident interview, family interview, staff interview, and facility policy/procedure review the facility failed to provide an environment free from physical assault and physical injury for 2 residents reviewed (Resident #1 and Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 24 residents. Findings include: 1. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) form dated 10.24.24 indicated Resident #1 had diagnoses that included Cervical Spinal Fusion, Cervical Disc Disorder with Myopathy, malnutrition, Anemia, Heart Failure (HF), Coronary Artery Disease, and Atrial Fibrillation (AF). […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Nov 9, 2022

  Based on observation, clinical record review, policy review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to appropriately provide assessment and interventions for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for anticoagulation (blood thinning medication) therapy. The facility failed to recognize that an international normalized ratio (INR, blood test to determine how long it takes to blood to clot) had not been done from the time of admission until 35 days later when the resident exhibited symptoms of having blood that was too thin. The facility reported a census of 40 residents. Findings include: Resident #1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Aug 4, 2022

  Based on observation, interviews, and dryer manual review the facility failed to keep access panels to two (2) dryers closed when running the dryers to dry clothing and linens. The facility reported a census of 38 residents. Findings include During an observation on 08/03/22 at 08:45 AM of the facilities laundry room revealed two (2) dryers one (1) running with a very well contained orange fire inside the machines. The access panel open with the keys in the lock. During an interview on 08/03/22 at 08:45 AM with the Laundry Supervisor revealed the access panels to the dryers are closable by lock and key but the heat goes out when they are closed, so they are kept open for air flow. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Jan 10, 2025

  Based on observation, resident interview, family interview, staff interview, Resident Council Minutes, and facility policy review, the facility failed to answer resident call lights in a timely manner and within the required 15 minute time frame. (Resident #2, #4 and #5). The facility identified a census of 24 residents. Findings include: During an interview 1.9.25 at 4:05 p.m., Resident #4, identified by the facility as interviewable, indicated last night she timed her call light being on over one (1) hour as she used the clock on the wall in her room to watch the time which made her feel unwanted. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 4, 2022

  Based on observation, staff interviews and policy review the facility failed to keep the facilities oven and convection oven free of black and brown buildup. The facility reported a census of 38 residents. Findings include During an observation on 08/01/22 from 9:20-9:40 AM revealed the facilities kitchen oven with black build up noted to stove. The facilities convection oven also observed with black buildup and brown exterior buildup. During an interview on 08/01/22 from 9:20-9:40 AM with the Dietary Manager revealed she would like the ovens cleaner, but unable to with staffing levels right now. Record review of a undated kitchen cleaning policy, titled Cleaning of Kitchen Items documented the following instructions: a. Stove 1. Daily, wipe up any spills with warm soapy water. 2. […]