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Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing And Rehabilitation during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to follow dietary menus and substitution protocols, resulting in three residents not receiving the key lime parfait as indicated on their meal tray tickets. Instead, they were served unsweetened applesauce without any substitution indicators. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness about the substitutions, and dietary staff confirmed the oversight in communication regarding the unavailable dessert item.
A survey revealed that a Patient Care Technician failed to perform hand hygiene between assisting residents during meal service on the 5th Floor. Despite facility policies and in-service training emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene to prevent infection spread, the technician did not sanitize their hands between residents. Interviews with facility staff highlighted awareness of the issue, but inconsistent practice was noted.
Failure to Follow Dietary Menus and Substitution Protocols
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that menus were followed as per the dietary requirements and preferences of the residents. During the recertification survey, it was observed that three residents did not receive the key lime parfait as indicated on their meal tray tickets. Instead, they were served unsweetened applesauce without any indication of a substitution on their tray tickets. This discrepancy was noted during a dining observation on the 5th floor, where residents with pureed level 4 texture diets were affected. The facility's policy on food preferences requires that any unavailable food item be substituted and that residents be informed of the substitution with a sticker on their meal tray. However, this procedure was not followed, as evidenced by the lack of substitution indicators on the trays of the affected residents. Interviews with staff, including a Patient Care Technician, a Patient Care Assistant, and a Licensed Practical Nurse, revealed that there was no awareness of any food substitutions being made, and the importance of ensuring correct dietary items to prevent issues such as allergies and aspiration was emphasized. Further interviews with dietary staff, including a Registered Dietitian, Dietary Aide, Assistant Coordinator Dietary Manager, Operations Dietary Manager, and Food Service Director, confirmed that the key lime parfait was unavailable for the puree texture diet and was replaced with applesauce. However, the required substitution cards were not placed on the trays, leading to a lack of communication about the change. The dietary staff acknowledged the oversight and the importance of providing residents with the correct dietary items as per their preferences and nutritional needs.
Inadequate Hand Hygiene Practices During Meal Service
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Summary
During a recertification survey conducted from September 26, 2024, to October 3, 2024, it was observed that the facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices on the 5th Floor dining room. Specifically, a Patient Care Technician did not perform hand hygiene while assisting multiple residents during meal times. The facility's Dining Room Policy and Hand Hygiene Policy require staff to perform hand hygiene between each resident during meal preparation and after contact with residents. However, the technician was seen assisting residents with hand hygiene using bare hands and did not sanitize their hands between residents. Interviews with the Patient Care Technician, Assistant Director of Nursing, Infection Preventionist, and Director of Nursing revealed that there was an awareness of the importance of hand hygiene to prevent cross-contamination. Despite having received in-service training on hand hygiene, the technician admitted to not performing it between residents. The Infection Preventionist and Director of Nursing noted that staff were not consistently practicing hand hygiene during meal service, and spot checks were conducted to monitor compliance. The deficiency was identified as a failure to adhere to established hand hygiene protocols, which are critical in preventing the spread of infections.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Rutland Nursing Home, Inc | 0.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Crown Heights Center For Nursing And Rehabilitatio | 0.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 |
| The Monarch At Brooklyn Rehab And Nursing Center | 0.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 |
| Brooklyn Center For Rehabilitation And Residential | 1.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 9 | 0 |
| Schulman And Schachne Inst For Nursing & Rehab | 1.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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