Schuyler Hospital Inc and Long Term Care Unit

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Schuyler Hospital Inc and Long Term Care Unit, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF607Mar 28, 2024

  Based on record review and interview conducted during the Recertification Survey, it was determined that for two of seven newly hired employees the facility did not implement written policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of resident property related to screening prospective employees. Specifically, a nurse aide registry abuse screening was not completed for newly hired employees prior to starting work. The findings are: A review of the [NAME] Hospital Policy & Procedure for Resident Abuse, effective date February 1992 and last revised August 2017, included screening procedures that all staff will have a verification completed prior to hire through the New York State Nurse Aide Registry Verification (Prometric Report). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF883Mar 28, 2024

  Based on interviews and record reviews conducted during the Recertification Survey, for five (Resident #15, #23, #48, #59 & #64) of five residents reviewed the facility did not ensure that the influenza and/or pneumococcal immunizations were offered and provided if appropriate or that education was provided to the residents or the resident representative if appropriate. Specifically, there was no documented evidence that Resident #64 (who was eligible) or their representative had been offered, provided, declined, and/or educated on the pneumococcal immunization or had received it prior to admission. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Jul 20, 2026

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure all alleged violations involving abuse were reported to the New York State Department of Health within the required timeframe for two of five residents reviewed (Resident #15 and Resident #111). Specifically, on 06/07/2026, Resident #108 alleged Resident #15 placed both hands around Resident #111's neck. Facility staff became aware of the allegation on 06/07/2026 when Certified Nursing Assistant #2 and Certified Nursing Assistant #6 notified Licensed Practical Nurse #1 and Licensed Practical Nurse #2 and Resident #111 was assessed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF610Jul 20, 2026

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure all alleged violations involving abuse were thoroughly investigated and residents were protected from further potential abuse while the investigation was in progress for two of five residents reviewed (Resident #15 and Resident #111). Specifically, on 06/07/2026, facility staff became aware of an allegation Resident #15 placed both hands around Resident #111's neck. Although Licensed Practical Nurse #1 and Licensed Practical Nurse #2 were notified immediately following the alleged incident on 06/07/2026, the facility did not begin a documented investigation until Registered Nurse Manager #1 became aware of the allegation on 06/09/2026 at approximately 3:30 PM. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Mar 28, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews and record review conducted during the Recertification Survey for two (Residents #5 and #59) of four residents reviewed, the facility did not ensure the residents were treated with respect and dignity and care for the resident in a manner and environment that promotes enhancement of their quality of life. Specifically, staff did not provide the resident privacy during the medication administration of injections. This is evidenced by the following: 1. Resident #59 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included diabetes, obesity, and lymphedema (tissue swelling in the arms or legs). The Minimum Data Set Resident assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #59 was moderately impaired cognitively and received daily insulin injections. […]