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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #0551821 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure for one of three residents (Resident 1) that: Residents Affected - Few 1. Certified nursing assistants (CNA) completed the required documentation of Resident 1's bowel movements each shift, and 2. Licensed nurses (LNs) followed up on the accuracy and completeness of CNA documentation for Resident 1's bowel movements to determine if bowel protocol (systematic interventions to prevent/address constipation) needed to be initiated. As a result, there was the potential for documentation that was incomplete and not followed up on to affect the residents' health and well-being. Findings: A review of Resident 1's admission Record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility 6/16/23. A review of CNA documentation titled Documentation Survey Report v2, for Resident 1's July 2023 bowel movements indicated, CNAs were required to document each shift (AM shift 7 A.M. to 3 P.M., PM shift 3 P.M. to 11 P.M., and Night shift 11 P.M. to 7 A.M.). The CNA documentation were incomplete with blank entries on: 7/2, 7/8, 7/9, 7/10, 7/14, 7/15, 7/16, 7/19 and 7/20/23. The CNA documentation further indicated, Resident 1 did not have bowel movements for seven days (7/10 through 7/16/23). Resident 1's clinical record was reviewed. There was no documentation the LN responded to and followed up on the CNA's incomplete bowel movement documentation. There was no documentation the LN assessed if Resident 1 had required bowel protocol. There was no documentation bowel protocol had been initiated for Resident 1. On 8/15/23 at 8:50 A.M., a joint interview and record review was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 stated CNAs were required to document the residents' bowel activity every shift. CNA 2 reviewed Resident 1's Documentation Survey Report v2, dated July 2023, and stated the documentation that were left blank meant the CNA did not do their documentation. On 8/15/23 at 8:58 A.M., a joint interview and record review was conducted with CNA 3. CNA 3 stated documentation of the residents' activities of daily living (ADLs, self-care activities such as toileting) was mandatory and had to be completed every shift by the CNA assigned to each resident. CNA 3 (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: 055182 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 055182 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/17/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center 8351 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few reviewed Resident 1's Documentation Survey Report v2, dated July 2023, and stated, There shouldn't be blanks. CNA 3 further stated when residents did not have a recorded bowel movement in three consecutive days, the LN had to act upon it. On 8/15/23 at 9:10 A.M., a joint interview and record review was conducted with LN 2. LN 2 stated the LN was responsible to review the CNA's documentation for accuracy and completeness. LN 2 stated the LN had to follow up when a resident was documented as not having a bowel movement after three days. LN 2 stated the LN had to determine if the bowel protocol needed to be implemented. LN 2 stated bowel protocol included giving a resident magnesium hydroxide (laxative), and if still no bowel movement after the shift, then give a suppository or enema (medications to promote a bowel movement). LN 2 stated the proper implementation of bowel protocol was important to prevent constipation and other complications. LN 2 reviewed Resident 1's Documentation Survey Report v2, dated July 2023, and stated incomplete CNA documentation was not acceptable. LN 2 reviewed Resident 1's clinical record and stated there was no documentation the LN had followed up on the CNA's incomplete documentation or had determined whether or not the bowel protocol should have been initiated. LN 2 stated the LN should have followed up on this. On 8/15/23 at 11:30 A.M., a joint interview and record review was conducted with the assistant director of nursing (ADON). The ADON reviewed Resident 1's Documentation Survey Report v2, dated July 2023, and stated the CNA documentation should not have been incomplete. The ADON stated it was her expectation for the LN to follow up on the CNA documentation and verify if Resident 1 had a bowel movement or not and to determine if bowel protocol was required. The ADON stated the LN follow up should have been documented in Resident 1's clinical record. On 8/15/23 at 2:40 P.M., an interview was conducted with the director of nursing (DON). The DON stated CNAs were required to document on each resident's ADLs each shift with no blanks. The DON stated LNs providing care to Resident 1 should have followed up on the CNA documentation and if the bowel protocol was required or not. A review of the facility's undated policy titled ADL Care, indicated, . 3. Nursing staff will document ADL functions and assistance provided as indicated The facility did not have a policy to guide bowel protocol. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055182 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.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 17, 2023 survey of LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 17, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LEMON GROVE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 17, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with..."

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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