Providence Rehab and Hlthcare Ctratmercyfitzgerald

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Providence Rehab and Hlthcare Ctratmercyfitzgerald, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 22, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews with staff, and a review of facility policies and documentation, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Food Storage, dated September 2021, revealed, All food requiring refrigeration will be stored at or below 40 degrees F, food requiring freezing will be kept at or below 0 degrees F so that it is frozen solid. A tour of the Food Service Department was conducted on May 22, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 27, 2023

  Based on review of facility policy, observations, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Findings Include: Review of facility policy Food Preparation and Service, revised November 2022, revealed the food and nutrition department should prepare and serve food in a manner that complies with safe food handling practices. The Danger Zone is described as foods held at temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and below 135 degrees F. This temperature range promotes the rapid growth of pathogenic microorganisms that cause foodborne illness. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 7, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow acceptable infection control practices related to hand washing during medication administration and cleaning and disinfection of resident care equipment for one 2 of 2 staff observations. (Employee E4 and Employee E5) Findings include: Review of facility policy on Administering Medication dated April 2019 revealed that Staff follows established infection control procedures (eg., hand washing, antiseptic technique, gloves, isolation precautions, etc) for the administration of medications, as applicable. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804May 22, 2023

  Based on review of facility documentation, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide food and drink that was palatable and served at the proper temperature for three of eight residents interviewed (Residents R2, R4 and R6). Findings include: A review of Test Tray form revealed that the standard temperature range for Entree, Starch and Vegetable was greater than or equal to 135 Fahrenheit (F) , and milk and cold beverage were less than or equal to 41 F. Interview on the First floor with Resident R2 on May 22, 2023, at 10:45 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Mar 27, 2023

  Based on observations and interviews with residents and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and served at appetizing temperatures on one of two nursing units (First Floor Nursing Unit). Findings include: Interivew on March 22, 2023, at 11:38 a.m. with Resident 17 revealed the food was not appetizing. Interview on March 22, 2023, at 11:41 a.m. with Resident R27 revealed the food was not good. Interview on March 22, 2023, at 12:46 p.m. Resident R76 stated that the food was not good and that she does not received foods that she likes. Interview on March 22, 2023, at 2:34 p.m. Resident R211 stated that the food was served cold and tasted bad. Interview on March 22, 2023, at 2:41 p.m. […]