F 0600
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to protect one (Resident 1) of three sampled
residents' right to be free from verbal and physical abuse when, Resident 2 yelled and punched Resident 1
in the face. Resident 1 sustained skin tear with flap (a traumatic wound that is caused by direct contact
between the skin and another object) during an altercation in the courtyard.
This failure resulted in Resident 1's increased anger and fear for his safety at the facility from Resident 2.
Findings:
Review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS- an assessment and care screening tool used to guide
care), dated 3/26/24, indicated. Resident 1 had clear speech, able to express his ideas and wants, made
self-understood and understood others. Resident 1 had no physical or verbal behavioral symptoms such as
hitting, kicking, pushing, screaming, cursing, and threatening others. Resident 1 used wheelchair for
mobility. Resident 1's diagnosis included depression and quadriplegia (a form of paralysis that affects all
four limbs plus torso from neck down).
During an interview on 4/11/24, at 11:15 a.m., Resident 1 stated he was outside in the courtyard patio
when Resident 2 came to the patio and made a profanity statement about beating another resident.
Resident 1 stated he told Resident 2 he will not beat anyone when Resident 1 was present. Resident 1
stated Resident 2 then punched him on the left side of his head eight times and scratched his face.
Resident 1 stated there was no staff present during the altercation. Resident 1 stated he was angry and
fearful for his safety at the facility from Resident 2.
Review of Resident 2's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 2 had clear speech, able to
express his ideas and wants, and understood what others said to him. Resident 2 used wheelchair for
mobility. Resident 2's diagnosis included schizophrenia (a disorder that affects a person's ability to think,
feel and behave clearly).
During an interview on 4/11/24, at 11:25 a.m., Resident 2 stated Resident 1 called him a derogatory name.
Resident 2 stated Resident 1 made him mad. Resident 2 said he hit Resident 1 in the face. Resident 2 said
he tried to avoid Resident 1 every time he saw him.
Review of Resident 2's IDT (IDT - interdisciplinary team is a group of health care professionals with various
areas of expertise who work together toward the goals of their clients) notes dated 3/13/24 indicated
licensed nurse heard a loud verbal altercation from down the hall and noted Resident 1
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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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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
055241
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Willow Pass Healthcare Center
3318 Willow Pass Road
Concord, CA 94519
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0600
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
and Resident 2 outside in the courtyard yelling at each other. Resident 2 stated Resident 1 hit him first.
Resident 1 was noted with a small skin tear flap to the face. Resident 2 was noted with bleeding from two
small skin tears in-between knuckles of the right hand. Incident was not witnessed by staff.
During an observation of the courtyard, on 4/11/24, at 1:10 p.m., with Administrator (Admin) and Director of
Nursing (DON), the courtyard had no visual oversight by the nursing staff. Admin stated there was no staff
presence during the resident-to-resident altercation.
Review of Resident 2's behavior care plan, initiated 5/31/23, indicated Resident 2 had behavior problems;
easily get angry, yelling and cursing at other residents and staff. Resident 2 had the followings episodes of
verbal and physical altercation:
7/11/23 - encounter with another resident holding him on his wrist and calling him names;
7/16/23 - Resident 2 had verbal altercation with another resident;
11/11/23 - Resident 2 had alleged physical encounter with another resident both denied touching each
other;
11/18/23 - Resident 2 had alleged physical altercation with another resident;
1/8/24 - Resident 2 had alleged physical altercation;
3/12/24 - Resident 2 had resident to resident altercation;
Resident 2's care plan intervention included anticipate and meet resident's needs.
Review of Resident 1's psychosocial well-being care plan, initiated 7/16/23, indicated Resident 1 had
potential for verbal altercation with another resident.
During an interview on 4/11/24, at 2:35 p.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1), LVN 1 stated she
heard screaming from the courtyard patio and went to the area. LVN 1 said Resident 1 stated Resident 2 hit
and punched him in the face. Resident 1 sustained skin tear to the face. LVN 1 stated there was no staff
presence at the patio during the altercation. LVN 1 stated she did not remember if she updated Resident 1's
care plan to address the altercation and injury sustained. LVN 1 stated she did not call the police but called
the Administrator.
During a concurrent interview with DON and clinical record review, on 4/11/24, at 12:15 p.m., DON stated
Resident 1's care plan was not revised and updated to address verbal and physical altercation with
Resident 2. DON said Resident 1's injury to face was not addressed on his care plan. DON stated she
thought the focus was on Resident 2.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Abuse, Prevention, dated 9/1/2008, the
P&P indicated, Each resident has the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse,
corporal punishment and involuntary seclusion. Residents must not be subjected to abuse by anyone,
including, but not limited to facility staff, other residents, consultants or volunteers, staff of other agencies
serving the resident, family members or legal guardians, friends, or other individuals .
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