F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure, one of 3 residents, (Resident 1) was free from
injury as indicated in the resident care plan titled, At risk for injuries related to impaired bed mobility, which
indicated to provide resident a safe environment.
As a result, Resident 1 sled near the edge of the bed during care, resulting to a fracture (broken bone) on
the left lower leg that required admission to a general acute care hospital (GACH) for evaluation and
treatment.
Findings:
A review of Resident 1's admission record dated 4/2/2024 indicated Resident 1 was originally admitted to
the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Resident 1's diagnoses included nondisplaced transverse
fracture of the shaft of left tibia and fibula (a break in the lower leg bones across the bone that did not move
out of alignment), osteoporosis (a condition in which bones become weak and brittle), and functional
quadriplegia (the inability to move the body from the neck down).
A review of Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P), dated 1/28/2024, indicated Resident 1 had the
capacity to understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set ([MDS], a standardized assessment and care screening tool),
dated 1/29/2024, indicated Resident 1 had impairments with range of motion (the extent or limit to which
the body can be moved around a joint) on both sides of the upper and lower extremity. The MDS indicated
Resident 1 was dependent (helper does all of the effort to complete the activity) for all activities of daily
living including rolling left and right in bed, personal hygiene, and toileting.
A review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report (MD orders), dated 4/2/2024, indicated left knee
immobilizer (an equipment that keeps the knee from bending) at all times for left proximal tibia fracture, low
air loss mattress (a mattress designed to distribute the person's body weight over a broad surface area) for
skin management and non-weight bearing on left lower extremity due to left proximal tibia fracture.
A review of Resident 1's care plan titled, At risk for spontaneous pathological fracture related to osteopenia
(bones weaker than normal that break easily), dated 9/12/2020, indicated staff will handle Resident 1 gently
and carefully during care.
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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.
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055045
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/10/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of Resident 1's care plan titled, At risk for injuries related to impaired bed mobility, dated
1/12/2019, indicated intervention to provide resident a safe environment.
A review of Resident 1's Physical Therapy evaluation dated 1/26/2024, indicated Resident 1's bed mobility
was total dependence without attempts to initiate.
Residents Affected - Few
A review of Resident 1's Occupational Therapy Evaluation, dated 1/26/2024, indicated Resident 1 was
unable to sit or stand during activities of daily living. The evaluation indicated Resident 1 was totally
dependent without attempts to initiate on all activities of daily living.
A review of Resident 1's Change in Condition Evaluation (COC), dated 3/16/2024, indicated on 3/16/2024
while a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA1) was cleaning Resident 1 by herself, Resident 1 was on a low air
loss mattress (a device which is used to help prevent nursing home residents from getting bed sores) for
skin management. The COC indicated CNA 1 turned Resident 1. Resident 1 sled near the edge of the bed.
The COC indicated, CNA1 assisted Resident 1 back to the center of the bed to regain her balance. The
COC indicated Resident 1 had a pain level of 3 (0 is no pain, 1-3 mild pain, 4-6 moderate pain, 7-10 severe
pain) in her body due to the movement after repositioning. The COC indicated Resident 1 was given pain
medication for general body pain.
A review of Resident 1's radiology (process of taking pictures to diagnose and treat diseases) report dated
3/17/2024, indicated acute left proximal tibia and fibula (long bone in the lower leg) fracture (broken bone).
A review of Resident 1's COC, dated 3/17/2024, indicated on 3/17/2024, the left lower extremity was warm
to touch. The COC indicated x-ray (a test used to generate images of tissues and structures inside the
body) result for Resident 1 was left proximal tibia and fibula fracture. The COC indicated the intervention for
the fracture was to immobilize the left lower extremity and transfer to the GACH.
A review of Resident 1's undated Rehab to Nursing Communication indicated Resident 1 required two
persons assist for bed mobility, transferring, and toileting.
A review of Resident 1's GACH Emergency physician notes dated 3/17/2024, indicated Resident 1 fell out
of bed on 3/16/2024, at a skilled nursing facility (SNF), and complained of a left lower leg pain. The report
indicated Resident 1's x-ray from the SNF indicated the resident had a closed comminuted left tibia and
fibula fracture and was transferred to the GACH for further evaluation. The note indicated a facility's staff
reported that Resident 1 was caught before she fell. The note indicated the distress of the fall prevention
may have caused a pathological fracture (a broken bone in an area that was already weakened by another
disease).The report indicated Resident 1 complained of pain to the left lower leg when palpated (touched)
or with movement.
During an interview with Resident 1 on 4/2/2024 at 12:27 p.m., Resident 1 stated she was transferred to a
GACH after she fell and hit the ground, while at the facility. Resident 1 stated she was crying a lot because
after the fall, her left leg hurt so bad.
During an interview with CNA 1 on 4/2/2024 at 1:13 p.m., CNA 1 stated she was caring for Resident 1 with
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1) and as CNA 1 turned Resident 1 towards her, Resident 1 was at the
edge of the bed and Resident 1 got scared she was going to fall. CNA 1 stated she (CNA 1) caught
Resident 1, and LVN 1 and CNA 1 recentered Resident 1 back to the center of the bed. CNA 1 stated
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055045
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/10/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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 0689
Resident 1 did not fall off the bed. CNA 1 stated Resident 1 used a low air loss mattress.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a phone interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1) on 4/2/2024 at 3:11 p.m., LVN 1 stated
she was walking towards the nurses' station near Resident 1's room when she (LVN 1) heard Resident 1
yelling. LVN 1 stated she went into the room and saw Resident 1 at the edge of the bed. LVN 1 stated CNA
1 was trying to reposition resident back to the center of the bed by herself. LVN 1 stated she assisted CNA
1 to reposition Resident 1 back to the center of the bed. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 complained of pain
because of sudden movement. LVN 1 stated, CNA 1 probably turned Resident 1 too quickly.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview with Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA 1), on 4/9/2024 at 1:12 p.m.,
COTA 1 stated Resident 1 was totally dependent on staff for all activities of daily living. COTA 1 stated total
dependence required a two person assist for safety and body mechanics. COTA 1 stated Resident 1
required two people for turning safely because Resident 1 did not have the strength to hold the side-lying
position.
During an interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on 4/9/2024 at 3:21 p.m., the ADON
stated Resident 1 was on low air loss mattress. The ADON stated a CNA must change the low air loss
mattress setting to firm when performing resident care, otherwise the resident could slide off the bed. The
ADON stated if there was only one CNA performing care and the CNA did not change the setting, the
resident could slide out during care.
During an interview with the Director of Staff Development (DSD) on 4/10/2024 at 10:23 a.m., the DSD
stated staff always have to change the low air loss mattress settings no matter if there was one person or
two persons providing care. The DSD stated if the low air loss mattress setting were not changed, it placed
the staff and residents at risk for injury. The DSD stated Resident 1 required two persons assist for bed
mobility per the rehab to nursing communication, located in Resident 1's room. The DSD stated the rehab
to nursing communication was in each resident's room and provided information for staff regarding each
resident's mobility status.
During an interview with CNA 1 on 4/10/2024 at 10:49 a.m., CNA 1 stated she did not adjust Resident 1's
low air loss mattress settings prior to providing Resident 1 care.
During a concurrent interview and record review with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 4/10/2024 at 11:39
a.m., Resident 1's care plan titled, At risk for spontaneous pathological fracture related to osteopenia was
reviewed. The DON stated the intervention to prevent pathological fractures was to handle resident gently
during care. The DON stated handling gently required turning the resident carefully. The DON stated
Resident 1 used a low air loss mattress and staff (CNA) must check the settings and make sure it was
correct. The DON stated CNAs were not allowed to change settings because they might forget to change it
back.
During an interview with the DSD on 4/12/2024 at 12:44 p.m., the DSD stated the treatment nurse, charge
nurse, and CNA can change the settings on the low air loss mattress while providing care to the resident.
During a review of the undated operator's manual for the Med Air Plus 8 Alternating Pressure and Low Air
Loss Mattress Replacement System, the manual indicated, an even surface will make the transfer or
reposition of the patient easier and static mode will provide an even support surface for the patient. The
manual indicated, for nursing and caring convenience, to press the auto firm button to
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Event ID:
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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
055045
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/10/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Riviera Healthcare Center
8203 Telegraph Rd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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automatically inflate the mattress to the maximum level for about 30 minutes and after 30 minutes, the
control unit will return to the previously set weight setting and pressure level.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Safety and Supervision of Residents,
dated 1/2024, the P&P indicated resident safety and assistance to prevent accidents are facility-wide
priorities. The P&P indicated; the care team shall target interventions to reduce individual risks related to
hazards in the environment and interventions to reduce accident risks and hazards, should include
communicating specific interventions to all relevant staff, providing training as necessary, and ensuring that
interventions are implemented.
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