F0732 F732: Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Failure to Post Accurate and Timely Nursing Home Staffing Report

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley HeightsBerkeley Heights, New Jersey Survey Completed on 07-19-2024

Summary

The facility failed to ensure that the posted Nursing Home Staffing Report (NHSR) was up to date and accurate. On multiple occasions, surveyors observed that the NHSR was outdated, with the report dated 7/12/24 still posted on 7/14/24 and 7/15/24. The report was supposed to reflect the current resident census and the number of nursing staff on duty, but it was not updated for several days. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the resident census was 97, differing from the outdated report which showed a census of 101. The Human Resources Director (HRD) acknowledged that the receptionist was responsible for posting the NHSR daily, but the report was not printed over the weekend, and the Monday report was delayed. The HRD admitted that the NHSR should have been up to date for the benefit of residents and their families. During discussions with the survey team, the corporate nurse, the Director of Nursing, and the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator did not provide further information to address the concerns. Additionally, the facility's staffing policy did not include procedures to ensure the NHSR was posted accurately and timely.

Penalty

Inspection fine: $102,660
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No penalty information released
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F0732 F732: Post nurse staffing information every day.
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No penalty information released
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F0732 F732: Post nurse staffing information every day.
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No penalty information released
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No penalty information released
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F0732 F732: Post nurse staffing information every day.
Short Summary

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No penalty information released
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The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
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