Inspection Results » Astoria Nursing and Rehab Center

Health Inspection on June 4, 2018 ^[1]

1. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (Corrected 2018-06-28)

2. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-06-28)

3. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-06-28)
   • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Corrected 2018-06-28)

4. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-06-28)