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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Brighton Gardens Of Edison during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility was found deficient in food handling and sanitation practices when a staff member was observed operating a dish machine without a hair restraint and handling clean dishware without washing hands or wearing gloves, contrary to facility policies.
The facility failed to conduct reference checks for five out of six newly hired employees, including RNs, LPNs, and a housekeeper, before their start dates. The issue arose from a transition between electronic systems, preventing retrieval of the checks. The facility's policy requires verification of prior employment, which was not followed.
The facility failed to provide written notification to residents and their representatives regarding hospital transfers. In one case, a resident with a pressure ulcer was transferred without proper documentation. In another, a resident with renal disease was transferred, but the notification was not confirmed to be sent to the family. The facility's policy requires written notification, which was not followed.
A facility failed to obtain an admission weight for a readmitted resident with end-stage renal disease and dependence on dialysis. The resident's last recorded weight was from a previous admission, and the Registered Dietician used this outdated weight. Interviews with staff, including the RD, CNA, LPN, and DON, confirmed that the facility's policy requires obtaining a weight within 24 hours of admission, which was not followed in this instance.
A surveyor observed medication administration errors in an LTC facility, where an LPN administered the wrong formulation of Aspirin to a resident and inaccurately measured a dose of PEG3350 for another. The errors were due to the unavailability of the prescribed medication and failure to follow manufacturer's instructions, resulting in a medication error rate of 7.41%.
Deficiencies in Food Handling and Sanitation Practices
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Summary
The facility was found to have deficiencies in food handling and sanitation practices. During a survey, a staff member was observed operating the dish machine without wearing a hair restraint, which is against the facility's policy. Later, the same staff member, now with a hair restraint, was seen handling soiled dishware with bare hands and then removing clean bowls from the dish machine without washing hands or wearing gloves. This action was acknowledged by the Dining Director as a failure to prevent cross-contamination, as the staff member should have washed his hands and applied gloves before handling clean dishware. The facility's policies, including those on dishwashing procedures, proper handwashing, and food safety, were reviewed and found to require hair restraints in food preparation areas, handwashing after contact with soiled dishes, and measures to prevent cross-contamination. The Dishwasher Job Description also emphasized adherence to food safety and sanitation requirements. Despite these policies, the observed practices did not align with the established procedures, leading to the identified deficiencies.
Failure to Complete Employee Reference Checks
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Summary
The facility failed to complete reference checks on employees before their start date, as identified during a survey. This deficiency was noted in five out of six employee files reviewed, which included registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and a housekeeper. The surveyor discovered that reference checks were not conducted prior to the employment start dates of these individuals, which is a requirement under the Sufficient and Competent Nurse Staffing task. During interviews, the Director of Nursing and the Human Resources Director, along with the Administrator, acknowledged the issue. They explained that reference checks were initially handwritten but later transitioned to an electronic system. However, due to a change in software programs, they were unable to retrieve the reference checks. The facility's policy on Employment Verifications and Background Checks, reviewed earlier in the year, outlines the necessity of verifying prior employment, including performance ratings and eligibility for rehire, which was not adhered to in these cases.
Failure to Provide Written Notification for Hospital Transfers
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Summary
The facility failed to provide written notification to residents and their representatives regarding the reasons for hospital transfers, as required by regulations. This deficiency was observed in two cases. In the first case, a resident with a stage 4 pressure ulcer and osteomyelitis was transferred to the hospital for treatment of a sacral wound. Despite the transfer, the facility did not have a written notification of the reason for the transfer available in the medical records, and the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator admitted that a copy was not retained by the facility. In the second case, a resident with end-stage renal disease and dependence on renal dialysis was transferred to the hospital following a nephrologist's request. Although a Skilled Nursing Facility Notice of Transfer was prepared, the Director of Nursing could not confirm if the notification was sent to the resident's family or given to the resident. The facility's policy requires that residents and their representatives be notified in writing of the reasons for transfer or discharge, but this was not adhered to in these instances.
Failure to Obtain Admission Weight for Readmitted Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to obtain an admission weight for a resident who was readmitted with diagnoses including end-stage renal disease and dependence on renal dialysis. During the initial tour, the surveyor observed the resident in bed, and the family member confirmed the recent readmission. A review of the resident's electronic medical record and paper chart revealed no documented readmission weight, with the last recorded weight being from a previous date. The Registered Dietician (RD) acknowledged the absence of a new admission weight and admitted to using an outdated weight from the resident's previous admission. Interviews with the RD, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the facility's policy requires obtaining a resident's weight within 24 hours of admission. The RD and DON acknowledged the oversight, and the DON stated that the facility's policy is to weigh residents themselves and document any reasons for not obtaining a weight. The facility's Nutrition & Weight Management Program policy emphasizes the importance of weight monitoring to prevent unanticipated weight changes, but this was not adhered to in this case.
Medication Administration Errors in LTC Facility
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that all medications were administered without error, resulting in a medication administration error rate of 7.41%. During a medication observation, a surveyor noted that an LPN administered the wrong formulation of Aspirin to a resident. The LPN gave a chewable Aspirin tablet instead of the prescribed enteric-coated (EC) Aspirin tablet. The error occurred because the facility did not have the EC Aspirin in stock, and the LPN did not contact the physician to change the order. The resident involved had a history of dementia and acute ischemic heart disease, and the prescribed medication was intended for coronary artery disease. Another error was observed when the same LPN inaccurately measured a dose of Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG3350) for a different resident. The LPN used a medication cup to estimate the dose in milliliters instead of using the measuring cap provided with the bulk powder bottle, as per the manufacturer's instructions. This resulted in an incorrect dose being administered. The resident receiving PEG3350 had diagnoses including gastro-esophageal reflux disease, muscle weakness, and difficulty in walking. The facility's policies and procedures for medication administration were not followed, as evidenced by the LPN's actions. The LPN did not verify the medication correctly before administration and failed to adhere to the manufacturer's specifications for measuring the medication. The facility's stock list indicated that the EC Aspirin should have been available, but it was not, leading to the substitution error. The Consultant Pharmacist confirmed that the formulations of Aspirin could not be substituted for one another, and the manufacturer's instructions for PEG3350 were not followed, contributing to the errors.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Hartwyck At Oak Tree | 1.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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