F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled
residents (Resident 2) with indwelling urinary catheter (a flexible plastic tube inserted into the bladder that
helps provide continuous urinary drainage) received proper care and services by failing to ensure Resident
2's urinary catheter drainage bag had a dignity bag (a bag used to cover and hold the catheter drainage or
collection bag so it would not be visible).
This deficient practice had the potential to affect Resident 2's sense of self-worth and self-esteem.
Findings:
During a record review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility
admitted the resident on 2/25/2025 with diagnoses including cerebral infarction (damage to tissues in the
brain due to a loss of oxygen to the area) due to unspecified occlusion (blockage) or stenosis (narrowing) of
the left anterior cerebral artery (a blood vessel in the brain that supplies oxygenated blood to the front part
of the brain).
During a record review of Resident 2's Physician Order, dated 2/25/2025, the Physician Order indicated
Foley catheter (a brand name of an indwelling urinary catheter) size 14 French (Fr - used to size catheters)
for retention related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH - a condition that occurs when the prostate gland
enlarges, potentially slowing or blocking the urine stream). The Physician Order indicated urinary catheter
care every shift and as needed.
During a record review of Resident 2's Care Plan on indwelling catheter, initiated on 2/26/2025, the Care
Plan indicated the resident had an indwelling urinary catheter. The Care Plan Goal indicated Resident 2 will
remain free from catheter-related trauma. The Care Plan Interventions included to ensure indwelling urinary
catheter drainage bag had a cover or dignity bag.
During an observation and concurrent interview on 2/26/2025 at 11:27 a.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 (LVN 2), observed Resident 2's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag was hanging on the right side of
the bed. Resident 2's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag did not have a cover or dignity bag.
During an interview on 2/26/2025 at 11:36 a.m. with Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1), CNA 1 stated
Resident 2's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag had a dignity bag before he went on his 30-minutes
lunch break. CNA 1 stated dignity bag was used for Resident 2's privacy.
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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)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
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Event ID:
055287
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
055287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley Palms Care Center
13400 Sherman Way
N Hollywood, CA 91605
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 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
During an interview on 2/26/2025 at 12:29 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated
Resident 2's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag should have a dignity bag. The DON stated the
dignity bag had to be used to protect Resident 2's privacy. The DON stated Resident 2's exposed indwelling
urinary catheter drainage bag had the potential for negative psychosocial effect on the resident.
During a record review of the facility's policy and procedure (PnP) titled, Dignity, last reviewed on
1/28/2025, the PnP indicated that each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and
enhances his sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, and feelings of self-worth and self-esteem.
The PnP indicated demeaning practices and standards of care that compromise dignity was prohibited. The
PnP indicated staff were expected to promote dignity and assist residents by helping the resident to keep
urinary catheter bags covered.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055287
If continuation sheet
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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
055287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley Palms Care Center
13400 Sherman Way
N Hollywood, CA 91605
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 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled
residents (Resident 2) with indwelling urinary catheter (a flexible plastic tube inserted into the bladder that
helps provide continuous urinary drainage) received proper care and services by failing to ensure Resident
2's urinary catheter drainage bag was not touching the floor.
This deficient practice had the potential to cause Resident 2 urinary catheter-associated complications
including urinary tract infection (UTI - an infection in any part of the urinary system [kidneys, bladder, or
urethra]), discomfort, and pain.
Findings:
During a record review of Resident 2's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the facility
admitted the resident on 2/25/2025 with diagnoses including cerebral infarction (damage to tissues in the
brain due to a loss of oxygen to the area) due to unspecified occlusion (blockage) or stenosis (narrowing) of
the left anterior cerebral artery (a blood vessel in the brain that supplies oxygenated blood to the front part
of the brain).
During a record review of Resident 2's Physician Order, dated 2/25/2025, the Physician Order indicated
Foley catheter (a brand name of an indwelling urinary catheter) size 14 French (Fr - used to size catheters)
for retention related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH - a condition that occurs when the prostate gland
enlarges, potentially slowing or blocking the urine stream). The Physician Order indicated urinary catheter
care every shift and as needed.
During a record review of Resident 2's Care Plan on indwelling catheter, initiated on 2/26/2025, the Care
Plan indicated the resident had an indwelling urinary catheter. The Care Plan Goal indicated Resident 2 will
not show signs and symptoms of UTI. The Care Plan Interventions included to ensure catheter bag was not
touching the floor and to check the urinary catheter tubing for kinks each shift.
During an observation and concurrent interview on 2/26/2025 at 11:27 a.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 (LVN 2), observed Resident 2's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag was hanging on the right side of
the bed. Resident 2's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag was not in a basin and was touching the
floor. LVN 2 stated Resident 2's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag that was found on the floor had the
potential to transmit bacteria that may cause Resident 2's UTI.
During an interview on 2/26/2025 at 11:36 a.m. with Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1), CNA 1 stated
Resident 2's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag was not in a basin. CNA 1 stated the basin should be
used to prevent Resident 2's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag from touching the floor that had the
potential to cause the resident an infection.
During an interview on 2/26/2025 at 12:29 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated
Resident 2's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag should not touch the floor. The DON stated there
should be a receptacle such as a basin used as a barrier between the floor and Resident 2's indwelling
urinary catheter drainage bag to prevent infection. The DON stated the facility failed to protect Resident 2
from potential UTI.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055287
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
055287
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/26/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Valley Palms Care Center
13400 Sherman Way
N Hollywood, CA 91605
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 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a record review of the facility's policy and procedure (PnP) titled, Urinary Catheter Care, last
reviewed on 1/28/2025, the PnP indicated the purpose of the procedure was to prevent urinary
catheter-associated complications including UTI. The Infection Control section of the PnP indicated to
ensure the catheter tubing and drainage bag were kept off the floor.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055287
If continuation sheet
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