Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Huntington Hills Center For Health And Rehabilitat during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility was cited for insufficient staffing, particularly on weekends, affecting all eight nursing units. The deficiency was identified through a review of staffing data and resident complaints about delayed care. The Facility Assessment's staffing requirements were not met, and there was no formal staffing policy. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness of required staffing levels, and residents reported significant delays in receiving care.
The facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing and effective administration, as the Facility Assessment lacked a detailed breakdown of staffing levels by unit and shift. The Administrator was unaware of lower weekend staffing levels, and the Director of Nursing was not involved in staffing reviews. This led to repeated deficiencies, including insufficient nursing staff and inadequate facility assessment.
The facility was cited for not ensuring its Facility Assessment included specific staffing needs for each shift and resident unit. The assessment lacked detailed breakdowns for the facility's units, and the Director of Nursing was unaware of the documented staffing levels. This oversight occurred despite previous citations for insufficient staffing.
A resident reported receiving an unauthorized injection, resulting in a bruise on their abdomen. The facility's investigation was inconclusive, and the incident was not reported to the New York State Department of Health as required. The resident had moderate cognitive impairment but was alert and communicative. Staff interviews revealed a lack of documentation and reporting, leading to a deficiency finding.
A resident with COPD was not provided the correct oxygen flow rate as per physician's orders, receiving 2 liters per minute instead of the prescribed 4 liters. The CNA did not adjust the oxygen, and the RN failed to verify the flow rate during a transfer to a portable canister, contrary to facility policy.
A resident with dementia exhibited aggressive behavior, leading to a psychiatric evaluation order that was not followed up on by the attending physician. Despite two incidents of aggression, the physician's progress notes did not address the pending evaluation, resulting in a delay in psychiatric assessment. Facility staff admitted to forgetting the follow-up, and the medical director confirmed the lapse in protocol adherence.
A resident with dementia exhibited physical aggression, prompting a psychiatric evaluation order. However, the LTC facility failed to arrange the consultation in a timely manner, with no evidence of completion until months later after another incident. The facility lacked policies for arranging outside consultations, leading to communication and documentation failures.
A CNA failed to wear appropriate PPE in a shared room of two residents under Droplet/Contact Precautions for COVID-19, wearing only a surgical mask instead of the required gown, N95 respirator, eye protection, and gloves. The residents had significant medical conditions, and the facility's policy mandated PPE use to prevent infection transmission. Interviews confirmed the CNA's non-compliance with infection control procedures.
Insufficient Staffing on Weekends
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Summary
The facility was found to have insufficient nursing staff to meet the needs of residents, particularly on weekends, during a Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey. The deficiency was identified across all eight nursing units, with a review of the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report for the third quarter of 2024 and the weekend of November 9-10, 2024, indicating excessively low weekend staffing. The facility's daily staffing sheets revealed that the number of licensed nurses did not meet the levels indicated in the Facility Assessment. Additionally, during a Resident Council meeting, several residents expressed concerns about short staffing on weekends, which affected the timeliness of care. The Facility Assessment outlined specific staffing requirements based on resident census and acuity levels, but these were not adhered to, particularly on weekends. The assessment did not provide a breakdown of staffing needs for each unit, and the facility lacked a formal staffing policy. Interviews with staff, including the Staffing Coordinator and the Director of Nursing Services, revealed a lack of awareness of the required staffing levels documented in the Facility Assessment. The Staffing Coordinator admitted that the nursing par levels were not documented, and there was no staffing coordinator available on weekends to manage call-outs. Residents reported significant delays in receiving care, with some waiting up to 40 minutes for assistance with bathroom needs and others experiencing delayed morning care. The facility's Ombudsman and Certified Nursing Assistants confirmed the staffing shortages, particularly on weekends, and noted that the issue had been ongoing since the last survey. Despite being aware of the staffing concerns, the facility administration had not effectively addressed the issue, resulting in repeated deficiencies.
Inadequate Staffing and Facility Assessment Deficiencies
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The facility was found to be inadequately administered, failing to use its resources effectively and efficiently to ensure the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. The survey identified that the facility did not provide sufficient staffing to meet residents' needs, as evidenced by the lack of a detailed breakdown of staffing levels by unit and shift in the Facility Assessment. The Administrator acknowledged that the facility had been previously cited for insufficient staffing and that the Facility Assessment did not specify staffing needs per unit per shift. Additionally, the Administrator was unaware that weekend staffing levels were lower than those on weekdays, despite being informed of staffing concerns by the facility Ombudsman in June 2024. The Director of Nursing Services was not aware of the staffing levels documented in the Facility Assessment and was not involved in reviewing or revising the staffing portion of the assessment. The Director also noted difficulties in obtaining staff on weekends during the summer when scheduled staff members called out. The facility lacked a policy on staffing, relying instead on the staffing levels documented in the Facility Assessment, which were not being adhered to. This resulted in repeated deficiencies, including F 695 Respiratory/Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning, F 725 Sufficient Nursing Staff, and F 838 Facility Assessment.
Deficiency in Facility Assessment for Staffing Needs
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The facility was found deficient during a Recertification Survey for not ensuring its Facility Assessment considered specific staffing needs for each shift and each resident unit. The Facility Assessment, last updated in February 2024, did not include a breakdown of staffing needs for each of the facility's eight units for each shift. The assessment provided general staffing guidelines based on resident census and acuity levels but failed to specify staffing requirements for the first and second floors of the facility. During interviews, the Administrator acknowledged the lack of detailed staffing breakdowns per unit and shift, despite previous citations for insufficient staffing. The Director of Nursing Services was unaware of the staffing levels documented in the Facility Assessment and was not involved in reviewing or revising the staffing portion. This lack of communication and detailed planning contributed to the deficiency, as the facility did not have a policy on staffing and relied solely on the general guidelines provided in the Facility Assessment.
Failure to Report Injury of Unknown Origin
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The facility failed to report an injury of unknown origin involving a resident to the New York State Department of Health within the required 24-hour timeframe. The incident involved a resident who reported receiving an injection in the abdomen, which was not ordered or documented in their medical records. Upon assessment, a bruise was found on the resident's abdomen, but the facility's investigation was inconclusive in determining whether an injection was administered or the cause of the bruise. The resident, who had a history of anxiety disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and dementia, was noted to have moderate cognitive impairment. Despite this, the resident was alert and able to communicate concerns about the alleged injection. The facility's policy required that injuries of unknown origin be reported to the state health department, but this was not done in this case. The former Director of Nursing Services acknowledged that the bruise should have been reported as an injury of unknown origin. Interviews with staff revealed that there was confusion and a lack of documentation regarding the incident. The Infection Preventionist and Licensed Practical Nurse involved did not document their observations of the bruise in the resident's medical record. The Director of Nursing Services confirmed that the incident met the criteria for an injury of unknown origin and should have been reported, but it was not, leading to the deficiency noted in the survey.
Failure to Administer Correct Oxygen Flow Rate
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The facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards for a resident with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The resident, who had moderately impaired cognition and required substantial assistance, had a physician's order for continuous oxygen therapy at 4 liters per minute via a nasal cannula. However, during observations on two separate occasions, the resident was found receiving only 2 liters per minute of supplemental oxygen from a portable tank, which was less than the prescribed amount. Interviews revealed that the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who transferred the resident to a wheelchair did not adjust the oxygen flow, as CNAs are not permitted to handle oxygen equipment. The Registered Nurse (RN) acknowledged that they did not check the oxygen flow rate when the resident was transferred from an oxygen concentrator to a portable canister. The Director of Nursing Services confirmed that it was the RN's responsibility to ensure the correct oxygen flow rate was set, highlighting a lapse in following the facility's policy for oxygen administration.
Failure to Follow Up on Psychiatric Evaluation for Resident with Aggressive Behavior
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The facility failed to ensure that the attending physician reviewed a resident's total program of care at each required visit, leading to a deficiency. This was identified for a resident with a diagnosis of dementia who exhibited physical aggression by punching another resident. A psychiatric evaluation was ordered following the incident, but there was no documented evidence that the evaluation was completed or followed up on by the physician during subsequent monthly visits. The resident, who had moderately impaired cognition, was involved in two separate incidents of aggression towards other residents. Despite the initial order for a psychiatric consult after the first incident, the attending physician's progress notes for the following months did not address the pending psychiatric evaluation. The lack of follow-up resulted in a delay in psychiatric assessment until after a second incident occurred, where the resident bit another resident. Interviews with facility staff revealed that the physician assistant, who was responsible for overseeing the resident's care, admitted to forgetting to follow up on the psychiatric consult. The attending physician also stated they were not aware of the need for follow-up and had not observed any behavioral issues themselves. The medical director confirmed that a psychiatric consultation is standard for resident-to-resident altercations, indicating a lapse in the facility's protocol adherence.
Failure to Arrange Timely Psychiatric Consultation for Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure timely arrangements for outside psychiatric services for a resident with dementia who exhibited physical aggression. The resident, who had no prior history of physical aggression, punched another resident and was ordered for a psychiatric evaluation. However, there was no documented evidence that the psychiatric consult was completed until several months later, after the resident was involved in another incident of aggression. The facility did not have policies and procedures in place for arranging outside consultations, and there was a lack of documentation and follow-up to ensure the psychiatric evaluation was conducted as ordered. Interviews with facility staff revealed that the responsibility for arranging outside consultations was not clearly defined, and there was a failure in communication and documentation. The unit clerk, who was responsible for scheduling psychiatric appointments, did not have evidence that the resident was on the list to be seen by the psychiatrist. The psychiatrist, who visited the facility regularly, was not informed of the consultation order. The medical director and other staff acknowledged that the resident should have been seen by the psychiatrist following the initial incident, but the lack of a formal policy and procedure contributed to the oversight.
Inadequate Use of PPE in COVID-19 Isolation Room
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Summary
The facility failed to establish and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program, as evidenced by the improper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by staff in a room with residents under Droplet/Contact Precautions for COVID-19. Specifically, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was observed inside the shared room of two residents with confirmed COVID-19 infections, without wearing the required PPE, which included a gown, N95 respirator, eye protection, and gloves. The CNA was only wearing a surgical mask, contrary to the precaution signage posted outside the room. The residents involved had significant medical conditions, including pulmonary hypertension, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and acute pulmonary edema, alongside their COVID-19 infections. The facility's policy required staff to don PPE upon entry and discard it before exiting to prevent the transmission of infectious agents. Interviews with the CNA, the Unit Supervisor, the Infection Preventionist, and the Director of Nursing Services confirmed that the CNA did not adhere to the infection control procedures, and the room door was left open, further compromising infection control measures.
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