Jamaica Hospital’s Trump Pavilion for Nursing and Rehabilitation recently underwent its annual survey by the New York State Department of Health. Gregory Bradley, Executive Vice President of Trump Pavilion, stated “it is required that every nursing home is inspected annually to make sure that they are meeting all of the requirements set forth by the Federal and State Government. Passing the survey allows a facility to remain eligible to receive payments from Medicare and Medicaid.”
The survey was conducted by a team of five surveyors over a period of five business days. Results were reported in two distinct areas–the Life Safety Code phase and the Clinical phase. The Life Safety review is an examination of the physical plant and related systems to ensure that standards pertaining to fire protection, safety, and sanitation are being met.
The Clinical phase of the survey involves interviews with current staff, residents and families, as well as more than 40 extremely detailed random chart reviews, including both current and former residents of the facility. Chart reviews are done to ensure that patient care meets all relevant Federal and State requirements as outlined by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
According to Mr. Bradley, “there were no clinical deficiencies found by the survey team. This is an extraordinary outcome as it is not uncommon for the surveying team to find several deficiencies in each nursing home. We are especially proud of the fact that no patient care deficiencies were found during this year’s visit.”
The nursing home, however, was cited for one minor Life Safety deficiency and it was corrected immediately.
Mr. Bradley stated, “We are very pleased with the outcome of this year’s survey and applaud the staff for a job well done.”