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Inspection

JACKSON GARDENS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1060343 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other 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. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 106034 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB 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 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; (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106034 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106034 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

3 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 22, 2023 survey of JACKSON GARDENS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of JACKSON GARDENS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on June 22, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at JACKSON GARDENS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on June 22, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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