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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Mission View Health CenterCMS #0550791 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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. (continued on next page) 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) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 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 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 10, 2024 survey of Mission View Health Center?

This was a inspection survey of Mission View Health Center on October 10, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Mission View Health Center on October 10, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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