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FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (FORT EDWARD, New York)

319 UPPER BROADWAY, FORT EDWARD, New York 12828

Phone: 5187472811

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
196
Avg Residents/Day
181.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Washington
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.410.73-0.32
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.303.69-0.39
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover40.6%40.3%-

Health Citation History

14 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-12-06Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-06Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-13Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-12-06Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-06Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-06Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-06Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-06Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-13Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-07-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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