F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 22 CCR S
72313S 72313. Nursing Service--Administration of Medications and Treatments(a) Medications and
treatments shall be administered as follows:(1) No medication or treatment shall be administered except on
the order of a person lawfully authorized to give such order.(2) Medications and treatments shall be
administered as prescribed.(3) Tests and taking of vital signs, upon which administration of medications or
treatments are conditioned, shall be performed as required and the results recorded.(4) Preparation of
doses for more than one scheduled administration time shall not be permitted.Based on interview and
record review, the facility failed to ensure 3 of 4 residents reviewed for omitted medication doses,
(Residents 1, 3, and 4) and this failure placed the residents at risk of harm due to uncontrolled high blood
presure. Findings:Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis (health problems) that
included Type 2 diabetes (a disorder of hormone secretion, that causes high blood sugar levels and
complications such as kidney failure, circulatory problems, and vision problems); essential hypertension
(High blood pressure, which contributes to strokes, heart disease, and kidney disease); and end stage
kidney disease (a complication of diabetes and high blood pressure, where kidneys no longer function,
leading to a build up of waste products and fluid in the body); and dependence on dialysis (a procedure
where blood is artificially filtered by machines that take over the function of the kidneys).Resident 3 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis that included: End stage renal disease, dependence on
dialysis, Type 2 diabetes, and essential hypertension,Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnosis that included: end stage renal disease; dependence on dialysis; type 2 diabetes; essential
hypertension.An interview was conducted with Resident 1 on 9/18/25 at 10:55 A.M. Resident 1 stated there
were many problems here with medication, he does not recieve his medications regularly when he is out at
dialysis. The nurses are nice, but not good with the medicines.On 9/18/25 at 11:45 A.M., a simultaneous
interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) and review of Resphysician orders, and medication
administration records for Residents 1, 3, and 4.Resident 1 orders included: an informative order that
Resident 1 had dialysis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays every week, with a check in time of 9:45
A.M, and a medication order for Hydraliazine Hcl ( a medication for high blood pressure), 25mg tablet, take
1 tablet by mouth three times a day for high blood pressure, and hold (do not give) if the SBP (systolic
blood pressure-the top number in a blood pressure reading) is less than 110.For the month of August, there
were 93 opportunities for this medication to be given. Scheduled times are 9 A.M., 1 P.M. and 5 P.M. The
medication was not given for 14 opportunities, once at the 9 A.M. time, 11 times at the 1 P.M. time frame,
and 1 time at the 5 P.M. time frame. The reasons documented for not giving the medication were absent
without meds 1 time; Hold - see notes 1 time; and Other see notes 12 times. The notes were reviewed, and
stated resdent was at dialysis - the 1 P.M. missed medications occurred on the Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday of Resident 1's dialysis days.Resident 1 also had a physicians order for Calcium Acetate (a
calcium supplement)
Residents Affected - Few
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Skilled Nursing
325 Potter Street
Fallbrook, CA 92028
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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667mg, give two tablets three times a day, at 7 A.M., 1 P.M., and 5 P.M.For the month of August 2025, there
were 93 opportunities for this medication to be given. 12 times the medication was not given, with a reason
- see progress notes, which reflected Resident 1 was at dialyis. Resident 3 physician orders included an
informational order that resident 3 went to dialysis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with a pick up
time of 1:30 P.M., and a return time of 6:45 P.M; and medication orders for: Hydralazine (a medication for
high blood pressure) 100mg two times a day at 9 A.M., and 5 P.M.In August 2025, there were 62
opportunites for this medication to be given; 24 opportunities were missed, the medication was not given.
The reasons documented were hold - see progress notes and Other-see progress notes with 3 reasons as
hospitalized . The missed doses were Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 15 times at the 5 P.M. time, and 8
times at the 9:00 AM times. One dose was marked NA, but checked as given on Friday, 8/23/25. On six
days, (Aug. 2, 12, 14,16, 21, and 26) Residnet 3 did not receive any of this medication.Resident 3 also has
a physician order, dated 1/20/25, for Carvedilol (a medication for both high blood pressure or an irregular
heart beat), 25mg orally twice a day for high blood pressure with directions to hold (not give) if Resident 3's
blood pressure was less than 100 or his heart rate was less than 60. Out of 62 opportunities for this
medication to be given, it was omitted 17 times, with reasons documented as other/hold - see progress
notes 15 times; in hospital three times; and vitals outside of parameter one time.Resident 4 physician
orders included: an informational order that resident went to dialysis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and
Saturdays, and pick up time was 1 P.M. No return time was listed.Resident 4 had medication orders
including: Isosorbide Mononitrate ER 60mg (a blood pressure medication) give once daily for hypertension,
hold if blood pressure less than 100 or heart rate (beats per minute) less than 60. Out of 31 opportunities,
the record is blank for August 1, the medication was not given due to Resident 4 refusing three times, and
was held as outside of parameters once. The medication was given in error on August 10, 2025 when
Resident 4's heart rate was below 60 (58).LN 1 was interviewed on 9/18/25 at 12:30 P.M. and stated
Resident 1 recently had the dialysis pick up time changed, and he misses one dose of his blood pressure
medications when he is out. LN 1 stated for fully oriented residents, he would give the medication to go with
them and take with their lunch, but he does not do that for Resident 1, does not feel he would remember to
do it. LN 1 stated he had not notified the doctor regarding the missed doses, or let the charge nurse know
so they could notify the doctor. LN 1 stated Resident 1 could have problems, like increased signs of high
blood pressure, for missing a dose.The DON was interviewed on 9/18/25 at 12:40 P.M. The DON stated it is
expected that all residents get their medications as ordered. The DON also stated the issue needed to be
worked on by the facility notifying the physician of the missed medications, and clarify whether to change
the administration times for the medications or send with the resident to dialysis. This Health Facilities
Evaluator Nurse requested any policy regarding sending residents with their medications, and received a
policy titled Medication Holds, dated April 2007, that stated temporary edication holds may be ordered by
the resident's attending physician, and a policy titled Dispensing Medications to Residewnts on Leave/Pass,
dated April 2007, which stated: the facility shall provide resdients with necesary mediication(s) when they
leave the facility temporarily. 1. Residents who are away from the facility during medications passes will be
given scheduled and essential PRN (as needed) medication(s) to take with them. They will only be given
the amounts and dosages needed for the length of the anticipated absence.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055298
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Skilled Nursing
325 Potter Street
Fallbrook, CA 92028
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F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 22 CCR S
72543S 72543. Patients' Health Recordsa) Records shall be permanent, either typewritten or legibly written
in ink, be capable of being photocopied and shall be kept on all patients admitted or accepted for care. All
health records of discharged patients shall be completed and filed within 30 days after discharge date and
such records shall be kept for a minimum of 7 years, except for minors whose records shall be kept at least
until 1 year after the minor has reached the age of 18 years, but in no case less than 7 years. All exposed
X-ray film shall be retained for seven years. All required records, either originals or accurate reproductions
thereof, shall be maintained in such form as to be legible and readily available upon the request of the
attending licensed healthcare practitioner acting within the scope of his or her professional licensure, the
facility staff or any authorized officer, agent, or employee of either, or any other person authorized by law to
make such request.(b) Information contained in the health records shall be confidential and shall be
disclosed only to authorized persons in accordance with federal, state and local laws. (f) Patients' health
records shall be current and kept in detail consistent with good medical and professional practice based on
the service provided to each patient. Such records shall be filed and maintained in accordance with these
requirements and shall be available for review by the Department. All entries in the health record shall be
authenticated with the date, name, and title of the persons making the entry.(g) All current clinical
information pertaining to a patient's stay shall be centralized in the patient's health record. Based on
interview and record review, the facility staff failed to maintain accurate and complete health records for two
of four residents (Residents 3, 4) reviewed for medication administration. This failure had the potential for
resident harm by not presenting a full and accurate record of the resident's status, and potentially missing a
change in health. Findings:Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis that included:
Type 2 diabetes (a disorder of hormone secretion, that causes high blood sugar levels and complications
such as kidney failure, circulatory problems, and vision problems); essential hypertension (High blood
pressure, which contributes to strokes, heart disease, and kidney disease); and end stage kidney disease
(a complication of diabetes and high blood pressure, where kidneys no longer function, leading to a build
up of waste products and fluid in the body); and dependence on dialysis (a procedure where blood is
artificially filtered by machines that take over the function of the kidneys).Resident 4 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE], with diagnosis that included: Type 2 diabetes (a disorder of hormone secretion, that
causes high blood sugar levels and complications such as kidney failure, circulatory problems, and vision
problems); essential hypertension (High blood pressure, which contributes to strokes, heart disease, and
kidney disease); and end stage kidney disease (a complication of diabetes and high blood pressure, where
kidneys no longer function, leading to a build up of waste products and fluid in the body); and dependence
on dialysis (a procedure where blood is artificially filtered by machines that take over the function of the
kidneys).On 9/18/25 at 11:45 A.M. a review of the physician orders, and medication administration records
for Residents 3 and 4 was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON).Resident 3 had a physician order,
dated 1/20/25, for Carvedilol (a medication for both high blood pressure or an irregular heart beat), 25mg
orally twice a day for high blood pressure with directions to hold (not give) if Resident 3's blood pressure
was less than 100 or his heart rate was less than 60. Out of 62 opportunities for this medication to be given,
it was omitted 17 times, with reasons documented as other/hold - see progress notes 15 times; in hospital
three times; and vitals outside of parameter one time. For the Vitals outside of parameters,
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055298
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fallbrook Skilled Nursing
325 Potter Street
Fallbrook, CA 92028
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
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there is no documentation of Resident 3's blood pressure or heart rate.Resident 4 had medication orders
including: Isosorbide Mononitrate ER 60mg (a blood pressure medication) give once daily for hypertension,
hold if blood pressure less than 100 or heart rate (beats per minute) less than 60. Out of 31 opportunities,
the record is blank for August 1, the medication was not given due to Resident 4 refusing three times, and
was held as outside of parameters once. The blood pressure and heart rate were not documented on the
refusals, only an N/A. The medication was given in error on August 10, 2025 when Resident 4's heart rate
was below 60 (58). Resident 4 medication order of Glargine Insulin (a long acting medication used to lower
blood sugar), dated 9/4/2024, of 8 units subcutaneously (under the skin) daily had 31 opportunities to be
given in August 2025. 22 opportunities the insulin was not given, with a notation resident refused and twice
the medication was not given for other-see note. On those 22 opportunities, the blood sugar value was not
entered, with an N/A (not applicable) entered instead. Resident 4's medication order for Lispro insulin,
dated 9/4/24 ( a short acting medication to lower blood sugars) was ordered according to a sliding scale
(give a larger dose for a higher blood sugar) at 9 PM. Out of 31 opportunities, one date (August 8) is blank,
the medication was documented as given once, on August 1. The blood sugar is listed as 214, and there is
no space to document how many units of insulin were given. The remaining 28 days the documention
reflects Resident 4 refused the insulin, and there is no record of what the blood sugar was at the time.The
DON was interviewed on 9/18/25 at 12:40 P.M. The DON stated it is expected that all residents get their
medications as ordered. The DON stated the record should be complete, when the resident is in the facility,
of what the vital signs were that caused the medication to be held, so it is entered into the record and
trends can be recognized. The DON also stated it is expected that the physician is notified of any missed or
refused medications.
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