F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff
wore eye protection when they entered the room who was on droplet precaution for 1 (Resident #43) of 4
sampled residents reviewed for infection control.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
A facility policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control for Residents with Suspected or Confirmed
SARS-COV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2], with a copyright date of 2021, revealed
Personal Protective Equipment 13. Staff who enter the room of a resident with suspected or confirmed
SARS-CoV-2 infection will adhere to standard precautions and use a NIOSH [National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health]-approved particulate respirator with N95 filters or higher, gown, gloves,
and eye protection (i.e. [id est, that is], goggles or a face shield that covers the front and sides of the face).
A Face Sheet indicated the facility admitted Resident #43 on 10/22/2019. According to the Face Sheet, the
resident had a medical history that included diagnoses of epilepsy, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and dementia.
A physician order dated 10/02/2024, indicated Resident #43 was on droplet precautions from 10/02/2024 to
10/15/2024 due to a diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
During an observation on 10/07/2024 at 9:45 AM, the surveyor noted a sign outside Resident #43's room
that indicated droplet precautions were to be taken prior to entry. The signage indicated that before anyone
entered the room, they should ensure their eyes, nose, and mouth were fully covered.
During an observation on 10/07/2024 at 9:48 AM, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) #3 entered Resident
#43's room and did not wear a face shield.
In an interview on 10/07/2024 at 10:20 AM, LVN #3 stated when residents were COVID-19 positive staff
should wear a gown, N95 mask, face shield, and gloves. LVN #3 acknowledged she did not wear a face
shield.
During an observation on 10/07/2024 at 9:52 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #2 entered Resident #43's
room and did not wear a face shield.
In an interview on 10/07/2024 at 10:09 AM, CNA #2 stated she was required to wear a gown, gloves, N95
mask, or a face shield before she entered Resident #43's room. CNA #2 read the signage on the resident's
door and stated she should have had a face shield on prior to entering the resident's room.
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
055079
Printed: 05/15/2026
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
055079
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/10/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mission View Health Center
1425 Woodside Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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
In an interview on 10/08/2024 at 2:15 PM, the Infection Preventionist (IP) stated staff should put on
personal protective equipment (PPE) to include, a gown, gloves, a N95 mask, and eye protection before
they entered the room of resident who was COVID-19 positive. The IP stated she expected staff to wear a
face shield when they entered a room of a resident who was COVID-19 positive.
In an interview on 10/08/2024 at 2:20 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated residents who were
COVID-19 positive should be placed on droplet precautions. The DON stated PPE would be made available
at the room, signage on the door, and a sticker to notify staff that the resident was on droplet precautions.
The DON stated staff should wear a gown, N95 mask, face shield, and gloves.
In an interview on 10/10/2024 at 7:46 AM, the Administrator stated staff should wear face shields prior to
entering a room of a resident who was COVID-19 positive.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055079
If continuation sheet
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