Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
BROOKLYN GARDENS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER in BROOKLYN, NY — inspection on May 29, 2025.
Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
F 0577 On 05/23/2025 at 8:33 AM, the Administrator was interviewed and stated the last time they observed the signage on the availability of survey reports in the lobby was in 04/2025.
They stated they were surprised
minimal harm posting and that they have reposted the signage and will increase their auditing of the location to ensure compliance.
10 NYCRR 415.3 (d)(1)(v)
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
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Wing 05/29/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 835 Herkimer Street Brooklyn, NY 11233
F 0694 On [DATE] at 3:39 PM, the Medical Director was interviewed and stated that the medical providers / attending physicians must review the order for accuracy and completeness on the same day the orders are
potential for actual harm orders, the Director of Nursing may reach out to them to discuss the issues
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 335070 B.
Wing 05/29/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 835 Herkimer Street Brooklyn, NY 11233
During a tray line observation on 05/23/2025 from 11:48 AM- 12:25 PM the following were observed:
Dietary Aide #1 was observed with hair restraint and gloves, with a visible mustache and goatee (chin beard) while putting silverwares into a utensil holder opposite the sandwich making station and the cooking area.
They were also observed scooping and placing watermelons in plastic cups.
Dietary Aide #2 was observed on the tray line with their beard guard below their mustache while handling food side items such as vegetables, fish, white rice, chicken wing, chopped fish, green beans.
During an interview on 05/23/2025 at 12:22 PM, Dietary Aide #1 stated they forgot to put their beard cover when they went to the kitchen.
Dietary Aide #1 stated they were supposed to wear beard covering when handling food to make sure hair does not drop in food or utensils.
During an interview on 05/23/2025 at 12:25 PM, Dietary Aide #2 stated they were instructed by their previous supervisor to only cover the bottom part of their face.
During an interview on 05/28/2025 at 11:24 PM, the Food Service Supervisor stated dietary staff with beard and mustache should be wearing beard guards, so hair does not get into residents' food.
During an interview on 05/28/2025 at 11:33 AM, the Food Service Director stated that the required uniform in the kitchen includes the use of hair restraint and beard guard for people with mustache and beard.
They stated all facial hair must be covered for infection control and to avoid dropping hair in residents' food during preparation.
10 NYCRR 415.14(h)
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
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Wing 05/29/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 835 Herkimer Street Brooklyn, NY 11233
F 0880 On 05/28/2025 at 11:14 AM, the Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist was interviewed and stated staff received in-service education on infection control and enhanced Barrier Precautions.
These in-services are
potential for actual harm newly hired, still on probation, and was recently given these in-services.
The Director of Nursing stated that there are signages posted on the units to let staff know if a resident is on enhanced barrier precautions.
They
10 NYCRR 415.19 (b)(4)
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