Park Shore

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 16, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure fall interventions were updated, to ensure care was provided to residents at the care level they were assessed to required, and that care staff had access to fall prevention interventions for 1 of 2 resident (Resident 8) reviewed for falls. This failure caused harm to Resident 8 who fell while ambulating and experienced a fractured left humerus (long bone in the arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow). In addition, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 housekeeping storage rooms, reviewed for accident hazards, was locked. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 16, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure foods stored were labeled/dated and discarded after the expiration date or use by date in accordance with professional standards for food safety for 2 of 2 refrigerators (Dairy Refrigerator and Main Walk-In Refrigerator) and 1 of 1 freezer (Walk-In Freezer), reviewed for food services. This failure placed the residents at risk for food borne illness [caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or beverages] and a diminished quality of life. Findings included . Review of the facility's policy titled, Date Marking for Food Safety, revised on [DATE], showed that the food items would be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed or discarded. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Oct 16, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an effective pest control program was maintained to keep the facility free of fruit flies (small insects that are attracted to ripe, rotting, or fermenting fruits and vegetables) in the kitchen area of the facility. This failure placed residents at risk for infection, maggot infestation (small, worm like bugs that hatch from fly eggs) and a diminished quality of life. Findings included . Review of the facility's policy titled, Policy and Procedure - Pest Control, revised on 01/02/2024, showed, It is the policy of this facility to maintain an effective pest control program that eradicates and contains common household pests and rodents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Jun 16, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that unless the facility employed a full time Registered Dietitian, the director of food and nutrition services had completed an academic program in nutrition or dietetics (the application of the science of nutrition to the human being in health and disease) accredited (officially recognized or authorized) by an appropriate national accreditation organization. This failure placed residents at risk of receiving dietary services from staff without the required competencies and skills to carry out food and nutrition services management. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 16, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the foods stored in the kitchen were labeled/dated when first opened and ensure thermometers were properly sanitized between use for 2 of 2 kitchen (Main Kitchen and Second Floor Kitchen). In addition, the kitchen staff failed to put on hair restraints while preparing/cooking foods in the Main Kitchen. These failures placed the residents at risk for food borne illness (caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or beverages), cross contamination, and a diminished quality of life. Findings included . Review of the facility policy titled, Labeling - Dining Services, dated 10/01/2019, showed that food products must be labeled and dated with product name, date the food was produced, and employee initials. […]