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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Loma Linda Post AcuteCMS #0552991 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review the facility failed to follow their Policy when the licensed nurse failed to transcribe and follow physician treatment order for 1 of 3 sampled Residents (Resident 1) Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential to place a clinically compromised Resident 1 health and safety at risk, when a Licensed nurse failed to transcribe and follow physician treatment order. Findings: During review of resident 1's admission Record (general demographics) on April 4,2023 , indicates admitted to facility on February 03, 2023 with diagnosis (DX) of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (body doesn't produce insulin), venous insufficiency ( failure of the veins to adequately circulate the blood especially from the lower extremities), congestive heart failure ( A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should be), cellulitis of left lower limb ( A common and potentially serious bacterial skin infection), cirrhosis of Liver ( Chronic liver damage , leading to scarring and liver failure), chronic kidney disease ( Longstanding disease of the kidneys leading to renal failure), benign prostatic hyperplasia ( age-associated gland enlargement that can cause urination difficulty), Muscle weakness, Chronic Pulmonary Disease (block airflow, difficult to breathe), Obesity (over weight), Hyperlipidemia (high fats in blood). During review of Resident 1 History and Physical records from the admitting hospital on April 4, 2023, at 4:30PM, indicates, a handwritten verbal order from Physician (MD) stated, wrap leg with Ace wrap QD . During review of Resident 1 admission orders on April 4, 2023, at 4:40PM. There was no order of wrap leg with Ace wrap QD during review of MD1 admission order. During concurrent interview and record review of admission orders and MD 1's History and Physical ( H&P) with Director of Nursing (DON) on April 4, 2023, at 4:30PM, when asked, regarding the record review of the admission order for Resident 1; What is the expectation of your Admitting Nurse (LVN1) regarding transcribing orders? DON stated, to follow physicians' orders and transcribe it as order by the MD to the admission orders. During concurrent interview and record review with LVN1 on April 4,2023 at 5:05PM, when asked, if LVN 1 receives and transcribe a verbal order from MD for Resident 1 that states wrap leg with Ace wrap QD ? LVN 1 stated he received the order but forgot to transcribe the order to the admission orders. (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: 055299 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 055299 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/13/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Loma Linda Post Acute 25383 Cole Street Loma Linda, CA 92354 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Physician/Prescriber Authorization and Communication of Orders to Pharmacy revised 10/31/2016, the P&P indicated . Facility should ensure that the person receiving a verbal order immediately records it in the resident's chart or electronic order system, including the date and time of the order, the name of Physician/Prescriber, and the signature of the person recording the order. All verbal orders should be recorded by a licensed nurse . Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055299 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 13, 2023 survey of Loma Linda Post Acute?

This was a inspection survey of Loma Linda Post Acute on April 13, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Loma Linda Post Acute on April 13, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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