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Far Rockaway Nursing Home
Inspection Report, Updated April 2013
PFI: 1679
Regional Office: MARO--New York City Area
This report displays citations for the three most recent Certification Surveys, and citations for Complaint Surveys during the past three years.
Summary
This table summarizes the citations in the details section of this report and compares them against the statewide average.
| Measure | This Facility | Statewide Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Health Deficiencies | 27 | 18 |
| Life Safety Code Deficiencies | 9 | 7 |
| Total Deficiencies | 36 | 25 |
| Deficiencies Related to Actual Harm or Immediate Jeopardy | 0 | 1 |
| % of Deficiencies Related to Actual Harm or Immediate Jeopardy | 0% | 4% |
Details of Certification and Complaint Surveys
Key to understanding citations and surveys:
Potential for no more than Minimal Harm
Potential for more than Minimal Harm
Actual Harm
Immediate Jeopardy
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
- Certification surveys are on-site inspections required every 9-15 months by the federal government.
- Complaint surveys are on-site inspections held as the result of a complaint. They are only shown here if they resulted in a citation.
December 27, 2012 Certification Survey
View Statement of Deficiencies issued for this Inspection Cycle
Standard Health Inspection
| Deficiency | Severity  | Residents Affected | Substandard Quality of Care | Correction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FACILITY MAINTAINS QA COMMITTEE  | | |  | February 25, 2013 |
| HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| FACILITY ADMINISTERED EFFECTIVELY TO OBTAIN HIGHEST PRACTICABLE WELL BEING | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| FACILITY IS FREE OF ACCIDENT HAZARDS | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| MEDICALLY RELATED SOCIAL SERVICES | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| REQUIREMENTS FOR DINING AND ACTIVITY AREAS | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| RESIDENT CALL SYSTEM | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| RESIDENT MAINTAIN NUTRITIONAL STATUS UNLESS UNAVOIDABLE | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| SERVICES BY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CARE PLAN | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION FOR NEW EXISTING NURSING HOME | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| PLANS TO MEET EMERGENCIES/DISASTERS | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| PROCEDURES TO ENSURE WATER AVAILABILITY | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| DIGNITY | | | | February 25, 2013 |
Standard Life Safety Code Inspection
| Deficiency | Severity | Residents Affected | Substandard Quality of Care | Correction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXIT SIGNS | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| HAZARDOUS AREAS - SEPARATION | | | | February 25, 2013 |
| MEDICAL GAS SYSTEM | | | | February 25, 2013 |
December 2, 2011 Certification Survey
View Statement of Deficiencies issued for this Inspection Cycle
Standard Health Inspection
| Deficiency | Severity | Residents Affected | Substandard Quality of Care | Correction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FACILITY MAINTAINS QA COMMITTEE | | | | January 23, 2012 |
| HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES | | | | January 23, 2012 |
| MAINTAINS EFFECTIVE PEST CONTROL PROGRAM | | | | January 23, 2012 |
| PROVIDE NECESSARY CARE FOR HIGHEST PRACTICABLE WELL BEING | | | | January 23, 2012 |
Standard Life Safety Code Inspection
| Deficiency | Severity | Residents Affected | Substandard Quality of Care | Correction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM | | | | January 23, 2012 |
| DOORS IN FIRE AND SMOKE PARTITIONS | | | | January 23, 2012 |
| EXIT ACCESS | | | | January 23, 2012 |
| STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES AND VERTICAL SHAFTS | | | | January 23, 2012 |
July 29, 2011 Complaint Survey
View Statement of Deficiencies issued for this Inspection Cycle
Standard Health Inspection
| Deficiency | Severity | Residents Affected | Substandard Quality of Care | Correction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTS FREE FROM SIGNIFICANT MEDICATION ERRORS | | | | August 26, 2011 |
| USE OF OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES | | | | August 26, 2011 |
January 19, 2011 Certification Survey
View Statement of Deficiencies issued for this Inspection Cycle
Standard Health Inspection
| Deficiency | Severity | Residents Affected | Substandard Quality of Care | Correction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTIVITY PROGRAM MEETS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS | | | | February 28, 2011 |
| APPROPRIATE TREATMENT FOR MENTAL/PSYCHOSOCIAL DIFFICULTIES | | | | February 28, 2011 |
| MEDICALLY RELATED SOCIAL SERVICES | | | | February 28, 2011 |
| PROPER LABELING OF DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS | | | | February 28, 2011 |
| RESIDENT MAINTAIN NUTRITIONAL STATUS UNLESS UNAVOIDABLE | | | | February 28, 2011 |
| RESIDENTS' CARE SUPERVISED BY A PHYSICIAN | | | | February 28, 2011 |
| PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT | | | | February 28, 2011 |
Standard Life Safety Code Inspection
| Deficiency | Severity | Residents Affected | Substandard Quality of Care | Correction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXIT ACCESS | | | | February 28, 2011 |
Note: If the latest survey included in this report is more than 12 months old, the Department of Health may have recently surveyed this nursing home or is currently inspecting this home.
If you have questions about the current quality of service delivery at the nursing home, you should contact the facility and request a copy of the latest survey inspection report. The facility is required to post the report in a public area of the nursing home. If you request the report and the nursing home refuses to provide it, please call the New York State Nursing Home Complaint hotline at 1-888-201-4563.