F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices
related to hand hygiene was implemented during dining observations. As evidenced by staff failure to
sanitize hands between the passing of meal trays. This deficient practice has the potential to cause cross
contamination and affect all residents in the facility. There were 106 residents residing in the facility at the
time of this survey.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
On 06/19/23 at 12:05 PM, during the lunch observation on the second floor, Staff C, Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA), was observed getting food trays from Staff B, Registered Nurse (RN), and went to serve
meals to rooms # 203, 204, and 202. Staff C did not wash her hands in between serving the meals to the
residents.
Observation on 06/20/23 at 11:50 AM, during lunch time on the second floor revealed Staff C brought a
female resident in a wheelchair to the dining room. Staff C left and brought a male resident in a wheelchair
to the dining room. Staff C then went to the food cart and touched the food trays without washing or
sanitizing her hands.
Further observation on 06/20/23 at 11:58 AM revealed Staff D (a CNA) set the food on the table for
Resident #36. Staff D then went to push the food cart to the hallway without washing or sanitizing her
hands. Staff D then took food trays to rooms # 209 and 208W without washing or sanitizing her hands.
On 06/22/2023 at 10:39 AM, during an interview with Staff C regarding procedures during dining, Staff C
stated that they always wash their hands when serving food. She stated that they wear gloves only when
necessary. Staff C also stated that she washes her hands before passing trays to the residents that are
independent with eating, and that she doesn't wash her hands in between passing the trays. She stated
that she would wash her hands again when she is going to assist the residents who need assistance with
eating.
During an interview with Staff D on 06/22/2023 at 10:49 AM regarding handwashing procedures, Staff D
stated, Before the nurse give me the tray, I wash my hands. After coming out of the room, I wash my hands
again to take the next tray because they are different patients. You don't want to contaminate them. Before I
transfer the resident, there is a sink in the resident's room, so I wash my hands. After I transfer the resident
in the wheelchair to the table, I always wash my hands in the sink right here. Then I'll take the tray and
serve the resident.
When Staff D was asked about the observation of her going to the rooms and not washing her hands on
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safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106034
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
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06/22/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Jackson Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
1861 NW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
06/20/2023, Staff D stated, I don't remember that. I don't use sanitizer because I'm allergic to the soap and
the sanitizer, but I always wash my hands.
Further interview with Staff C on 06/22/2023 at 11:25 AM, regarding the observation of her not washing her
hands during dining, Staff C stated, Like I said earlier, when I pass the trays, I only wash my hands one
time. I only wash my hands before I pass the trays. I wash my hands again before I assist a resident with
anything including feeding. When transferring the residents from their room to the dining room, I wash my
hands before I start assisting the resident. I don't wash my hands when I'm transferring the residents.
Before the nurse gives the tray to me to put on the resident's table, I wash my hands. Before assisting the
resident with feeding, I wash my hands again. I don't remember, but I always wash my hands. If it happened
my bad.
Interview with Staff E, (Registered Nurse, RN), on 06/22/2023 at 11:51 AM regarding handwashing
procedures, Staff E stated, Before we (RN) check the trays, we use hand sanitizer. For each tray, we do
hand sanitizer. When I come I wash my hands. Between each tray, I wash my hands. That goes for all staff.
In the hallway, the (CNAs) have to do the same thing. Because when they go inside the patient room, they
have to set up the tray for the patient. When they come out of the patient room, they have to wash their
hands before handling the next tray. We only have a few residents who don't need help with setting up the
trays. Almost every resident needs help to set up their trays. After each tray, they're supposed to wash their
hands. If a nurse doesn't see the CNA wash their hands after entering the room, they should ask them if
they washed their hands. At least I will ask if they wash their hands if I don't see them wash their hands.
On 06/22/2023 at 12:32 PM, during an interview with Staff B, RN regarding handwashing procedures
during dining, Staff B stated, When the trays arrive, we're supposed to wash our hands before handling the
trays. The nurses check trays and passing the trays to the CNAs. They know they have to wash their hands,
but if we don't see them washing their hands, we have to ask them. I was passing trays in the hallway last
Monday. There is a sink in the hallway and in the residents' room. They're supposed to wash their hands
before handling each tray. Like after they take a tray and give it to the resident. A couple of times I didn't see
the CNA who was working with me wash her hands, I asked her. Her last name [Staff C]. I didn't see when
she washed her hands, I asked her and she said, yes she washed her hands. We're all supposed to wash
our hands between each resident.
A review of the facility's policy and procedures of handwashing and hand hygiene which were reviewed in
January 2022 and revised in January 2023 revealed:
All personnel shall be trained and regularly in-serviced on the Importance of hand hygiene in preventing the
transmission of healthcare-associated infections.
All personnel shall follow the handwashing/hand hygiene procedures to help prevent the spread of
infections to other personnel, residents, and visitors.
Hand hygiene products and supplies (sink, soap, towels, alcohol-based hand rub, etc.) shall be readily
accessible and convenient for staff use to encourage compliance with hand hygiene policies.
Use an alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 62% alcohol; or alternatively, soap (antimicrobial or
non-antimicrobial) and water for the following situations:
*Before and after direct contact with the residents;
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Printed: 05/28/2026
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106034
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/22/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Jackson Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
1861 NW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
*before and after eating or handling food,
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
*before and after assisting a resident with meals.
A review of the facility's handwashing procedure revealed:
Residents Affected - Few
Washing hands
*Wet hands first with water, then apply and amount of product recommended by the manufacturer to hands;
*Rub hands together vigorously for at least 20 seconds, covering all surfaces of the hands and fingers.
Using alcohol-based hand rubs
* Apply generous amount of product to palm of hand and rub hands together;
*cover all surfaces of hands and fingers until hands are dry;
*follow manufacturer's directions for volume of product to use.
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