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Inspection visit

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 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report a possible overdose of narcotics for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) per the facility policy of within 24 hours to the state agency. Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential for the possible overdose of narcotics to go uninvestigated and unreported thereby increasing the chances of potential harm to (Resident 1). Findings: During review of Residents 1's admission Record (general demographics), the document indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to include: chronic respiratory failure (lungs cannot get enough oxygen), end stage renal disease (loss of kidney function), type 2 diabetes (condition affecting how body processes sugar), renal dialysis (treatment to filter blood), post-traumatic stress disorder (disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering for experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event). During a review concurrent interview and record review of Resident 1's Medical Record with the Director of Nursing (DON), reviewed are as follows: 1. Nurse Note dated [DATE], at 8:25AM LATE ENTRY: Patient was sent to acute hospital for unresponsiveness with shallow breathing, Vital Signs: Blood Pressure 105/53, Pulse 93, Respirations 18, Temperature 96.9, 0xygen 67%, unprescribed and unlabeled opened bottle of pills was found on bedside table. Called paramedics at 08:00, paramedics arrived at 08:03, left at 08:15 to emergency department on gurney. Doctor and POA were notified. Power of Attorney (POA) asked if her brother had visited and stated that her brother has a history of providing patient with narcotics. When l called brother, he stated Where did he get the pills from. Bottle of pills were not noted in patient's room in undersigned's previous shift nor during change of shift when getting bedside report from NOC shift nurse on [DATE], at 07:15, then at 07:45 checked on patient again and did not notice any distress. Notice of transfer sent to Ombudsman. 2. Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) Communication Form /Change of Condition dated [DATE]. 2024 at 10:45: Unresponsiveness; Called 911, resident had unprescribed and unlabeled pills at bedside. 3. Acute hospital emergency department admitted [DATE], Diagnosis: cardiac arrest, opioid overdose intentional self-harm, initial encounter, hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), and End Stage Renal Disease. Suspected Norco overdose with cardiac arrest. (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 06/04/2024 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 4. Fax notification of incident dated [DATE], 10:01AM, to California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Ombudsman. Investigation from DON dated [DATE] . Following the conclusion of this investigation, we submitted the report to CDPH as an unusual occurrence due to a verbal report from the [acute hospital] Social Worker that resident had expired at emergency room due to overdose medications despite the facility having no valid hospital clinical record. (Incident took place [DATE].) Residents Affected - Few During an interview on [DATE], with the Director of Nursing DON (DON), the DON stated, The incident happened on [DATE], we sent out Resident 1. We were waiting for the call from the hospital and family regarding update. Then the social worker from the hospital came in on [DATE], that's the day we called the district office to report, I left a message on direct line, and I left a message on answering machine on the supervisor assigned to our facility. I faxed the reporting documents to the district office [DATE]. Yes, I can agree based on the policy reviewed, the reporting was late, it should have been reported that day. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Unusual Occurrence Reporting revised [DATE], the policy and procedure indicated: As required by federal or state regulations, our facility reports unusual occurrences or other repo1table events which affect the health, safety, or welfare of our residents, employees or visitors . 2.Unusual occurrences shall be reported via telephone to appropriate agencies as required by current law and/or regulations within twenty-four (24) hours of such incident or as otherwise required by federal and state regulations. 3.A written report detailing the incident and actions taken by the facility after the event shall be sent or delivered to the state agency (and other appropriate agencies as required by law) within forty-eight (48) hours of reporting the event or as required by federal and state regulations. 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 June 4, 2024 survey of Loma Linda Post Acute?

This was a inspection survey of Loma Linda Post Acute on June 4, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Loma Linda Post Acute on June 4, 2024?

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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