An employee of Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing in Drums said workers have been threatened with prosecution if they speak to media about conditions at the facility.
âWe know they canât do much because what we stated was honestly what was on those reports from the state,â the employee said, referring to Department of Health investigations.
Two residents died from COVID-19, which recently infected 31 residents and 20 staffers, according to a Feb. 4 statement issued by administrator Tiffany Perna through a New Jersey public relations firm.
The most recently published investigation revealed that a licensed practical nurse was allowed to work at the facility even though she tested positive for COVID-19.
A state Department of Health report on Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing notes that a licensed practical nurse was allowed to work even though she tested positive for COVID-19.
Toohil informed Barishansky that all but one resident recently tested positive for COVID-19.
According to Toohil, 12 citations were also filed against the nursing home following a federal inspection.
Her office was also contacted by an employee who mentioned deplorable conditions, expired food and lack of personal protective equipment. Currently, Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing Home does not have the necessary equipment to care for the residents properly. It has failed to timely conduct testing of staff and its residents, which led to the current outbreak of COVID-19. Our office has received several phone calls and emails from both staff and family members requesting their concerns be addressed regarding the facility. I fully share in their concerns regarding this very troubling situation, wrote Toohil.