Williamsbridge Center for Rehabilitation and Nursi

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Williamsbridge Center for Rehabilitation and Nursi, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jan 8, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey from 01/02/2025 to 01/08/2025, the facility did not ensure infection control practices and procedures were maintained to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Specifically, 1.) Infection prevention and control practices were not maintained during medication administration. This was evident in 1 of 3 nurses observed for medication administration. 2.) Staff failed to assist residents with hand washing or hand hygiene before meals. This was evident in 2 of 2 units observed during meals. 3.) A resident's urinary drainage bag was observed touching the floor. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 8, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey from 01/02/2025 to 01/08/2025, the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was evident during the kitchen observation. Specifically, 1.) The walk-in refrigerator contained undated items. 2.) A unit refrigerator contained spilled liquids and undated fruit cups and open drinks items. The findings are: The facility's policy titled Food Storage with a revision date of 05/10/2024 documented that food will be stored in an area that is clean, dry, and free from contaminants, stored at appropriate temperatures, and by methods designed to prevent contamination or cross contamination. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jun 21, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the Recertification Survey from 6/13/23 to 6/21/23, the facility did not ensure the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. This was evident 1 (South Unit) of 2 resident units. Specifically, the make resident bathroom was observed to be dirty. The findings are: On 6/15/2023 at 12:39 PM and on 6/16 /2023 at 11: 40 AM, Male Resident's Bathroom on the South Unit was observed dirty and stained, with rust colored stains throughout the entire inside of the bathroom. On 6/21/2023 at 3:26 PM, the Director of Maintenance and Housekeeping (DOMH) was interviewed and stated they visit the resident's rooms twice daily. The resident bathrooms are cleaned every shift. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 21, 2023

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from [DATE] to [DATE], the facility did not ensure that a safe food storage was practiced. This was evident during the Kitchen Observation. Specifically, expired water was observed in the kitchen's Emergency Food Storage Room (EMSR). The findings are: The facility policy titled Disaster/Plan dated ,d+[DATE] documented in an emergency, the facility will have emergency food, water, and supplies for 3 days. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jun 21, 2023

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from 6/13/23 to 6/21/23, the facility did not ensure infection control practices and procedures were maintained. This was evident for 2 (Resident #70 and #26) of 21 total sampled residents. Specifically, blood pressure (BP) cuffs were not cleaned and disinfected between use with Resident #70 and Resident #26. The findings are: The facility policy titled COVID-19 Environmental Management dated 2/1/2023 documented equipment/device that cannot be dedicated should be cleaned disinfected between each patient use. On 06/15/23 at 09:26 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3 was observed on the resident unit using the BP cuff and machine to take Resident #26's in the resident's room. […]