Inspection Results » Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Health Inspection on June 6, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Corrected 2018-08-24)
   • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Corrected 2018-08-24)
   • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (Corrected 2018-08-24)
   • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. (Corrected 2018-08-24)

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

   • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (Corrected 2018-09-25)
   • 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 2018-09-25)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-08-24)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-08-24)
   • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2018-08-24)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2018-08-24)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-08-24)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-09-25)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-09-25)
   • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Corrected 2018-08-24)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-09-25)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2018-08-24)

3. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (Corrected 2018-08-24)

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

   • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with residentÂ’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of schedu (Corrected 2018-08-24)