New Horizons Habersham

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at New Horizons Habersham, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 28, 2022

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policies titled, Uniform Dress Code, Food and Storage Policy, and [NAME] Home Resident Nutrition Services Policy the facility failed to ensure the exhaust hood was clean and free from grease to prevent contamination; failed to ensure dietary staff with facial hair wore a beard restraint; failed to label and date opened food items; and failed to deliver resident meal trays in a sanitary manner on the West Wing. This deficient practice had the potential to effect 66 of 71 residents receiving an oral diet. Findings include: 1. Observation on [DATE] at 9:20 a.m. of the exhaust hood revealed that the filters were covered with a layer of brown, black grease like substance. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF698Dec 12, 2024

  Based on staff interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to maintain communication between the facility and the dialysis center for one of one resident (R) R19 reviewed for dialysis. This deficiency had the potential to cause complications related to dialysis and diminished quality of life for R19. Findings include: Review of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) revealed R19 admitted with a diagnosis that included but not limited to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on dialysis. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Aug 28, 2022

  Based on record review, observation, staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure air conditioners were free from dust build up in six resident rooms (301, 306, 307, 308, 309, and 310) of 21 rooms in the west building. Findings include: Review of the facility document titled Task Specialization (housekeeper's checklist) revised 4/14/22 revealed no indication to clean the air conditioning vents in the resident rooms. Observations on 8/26/22 at 10:30 a.m., 8/27/22 at 9:04 a.m., and 8/27/22 at 2:59 p.m. revealed the air conditioner vent and slats were noted with dust build up in room 308. Observations on 8/26/22 at 10:47 a.m., 8/27/22 at 9:06 a.m., and 8/28/22 at 9:10 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656Aug 28, 2022

  Based on observations, record review, interviews, and review of the policy titled, Care Plan Policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the development of a person-centered, comprehensive care plan for one resident (R) (R#13) related to contractures. Additionally, the facility failed to follow the person-centered care plan for two residents (R#21 and R#27) related to oxygen therapy , and one resident (R#54) related to nail care from a sample size of 26. Findings include: A review of the facility admission packet revealed an undated facility Care Plan Policy titled Care Plan Policy, which revealed a care plan would be developed for each resident. The plan would concentrate on the strengths, problems and needs of the residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF813Aug 28, 2022

  Based on staff interview and review of the facility policy titled, Personal Food Storage Dietary Policy, the facility failed to ensure the policy regarding resident personal food included safe reheating procedure to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice has the potential to effect 66 residents consuming an oral diet. Findings include: Review of the policy tiled Personal Food Storage Dietary Policy with an approval date of 5/2021 and expiration date of 5/2024 revealed how to ensure safe and sanitary food storage brought by family or visitors. Continued review of the policy revealed there was not a procedure to assist nursing staff, family, or visitors with reheating food items in a sanitary manner. […]