JAMAICA HOSPITAL NURSING HOME CO INC in JAMAICA, NY was fined $8,788 by CMS following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

JAMAICA HOSPITAL NURSING HOME CO INC (JAMAICA, NY) — $8,788 in CMS Fines

Outcome: JAMAICA HOSPITAL NURSING HOME CO INC in JAMAICA, NY was fined $8,788 by CMS following 8 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• Implement 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.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.