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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Elk Grove Post AcuteCMS #0553082 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0658 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide services according to professional standards of quality for one of four sampled residents, Resident 1, when:1. Licensed Nurse 1 (LN 1) did not follow the physician's order; and2. LN 1 and Treatment Nurse (TN) demonstrated different techniques and knowledge in applying [NAME] wraps (adjustable compression wraps used to manage swelling associated with lymphedema, [swelling of a body part, usually an arm or leg, due to a buildup of fluid]) to Resident 1.These failures decreased the facility's potential to safely implement the physician's orders and possibly risk Resident 1's safety.Findings:A review of Resident 1's admission Record, indicated, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in June 2024 with the diagnosis that included Chronic Venous Hypertension (CVH, high pressure in the leg veins, symptoms can include pain, swelling, varicose veins, and heaviness in the legs) and difficulty in walking.A review of Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status, (BIMS- a tool to assess cognition level) dated 4/18/25, it showed a score of 15 which indicated Resident 1 was cognitively intact. 1. A review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report, dated 3/21/25, indicated, [NAME] wraps to bilateral legs to assist with lymphedema. On in AM, off at hs [bedtime] every day shift.During a concurrent observation and interview in Resident 1's room on 7/21/25 at 10:35 a.m., Resident 1 was seated on her bed, wearing a dress and both of her legs were exposed from her knees to her feet. Resident 1 stated she had Lymphedema, and she was frustrated with the nursing staff because her wrap was supposed to be applied in the morning according to the physician's order, and it should be removed before she goes to bed at night. However, the nurses usually apply it to her lower legs late in the afternoon. Resident 1 took out her wrap from the storage area beneath the seat of her walker, pointed out her lower legs and stated See, I'm not wearing it. Resident 1 stated the nurses do not know how to apply the wrap to her legs.During a concurrent observation and interview in Resident 1's room on 7/21/25 at 12:05 p.m., with LN 1, LN 1 confirmed Resident 1's [NAME] wrap was not currently applied to her lower legs as ordered by the physician. LN 1 stated the physician's order was to apply the wrap in the am and to be taken off at bedtime to help reduce leg swelling due to conditions like lymphedema. LN 1 further stated she should follow the physician's order.2. A review of Resident 1's Care Plan, date initiated 12/11/24, indicated, Resident has HX of weight fluctuations r/t [related to] bilat [bilateral] lower leg Lymphedema,During a concurrent observation and interview in Resident 1's room on 7/21/25 at 12:10 p.m., with LN 1, using Resident 1's right lower leg, LN 1 demonstrated the proper way to apply the [NAME] wrap to Resident 1 by wrapping/covering her right knee down to her ankle. Resident 1 disagreed with LN 1 and informed her that the other nurse did not wrap her knee with the [NAME] wrap just as how LN 1 demonstrated it. LN 1 stated she had explained and demonstrated to Resident 1 multiple times that the wrap should cover her knee but Resident 1 disagreed with LN 1. Finally, LN 1 applied the wrap to Resident 1's bilateral lower leg.During an interview with the Treatment Nurse (TN) on 7/21/25 at 1:44 p.m., the TN stated she Residents Affected - Few (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 3 Event ID: 055308 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 055308 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Elk Grove Post Acute 9461 Batey Avenue Elk Grove, CA 95624 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 0658 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete was familiar with Resident 1's [NAME] wrap and it should be applied from below the knee down to her ankle. The TN further stated that all nursing staff were educated in the proper way to apply the wrap, and if the staff did not feel comfortable in applying the wrap to the residents, the TN can help them. The TN stated and demonstrated with her right lower leg, Resident 1's wrap must be applied two fingerbreadths below the knee. The TN disagreed with wrapping/covering Resident 1's knee with [NAME] wrap as it may restrict movements and increase discomfort or swelling.During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 7/21/25 at 2:30 p.m., the DON stated she expected the nurse to follow the physician's order to apply the [NAME] wrap in am and not in the afternoon for the resident's safety and faster healing. The DON further stated, the TN educated the nursing staff through in-service about the proper way to apply the wrap to the residents.A review of the facility's policies and procedures titled Medication and Treatment Orders, revised July 2016, indicated, orders for medications and treatments will be consistent with principles of safe and effective order writing. Event ID: Facility ID: 055308 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 055308 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Elk Grove Post Acute 9461 Batey Avenue Elk Grove, CA 95624 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow guidelines for Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP, an infection control intervention to reduce transmission of multi-drug-resistant organisms) that utilize the use of gown, glove and to practice hand washing/sanitizing for one of four sampled resident, Resident 1 when:1. Licensed Nurse 1 (LN 1) did not wear gloves when she handled Resident 1's inhaler canister; and 2. LN 1 did not sanitize her hands before donning on clean gown and gloves.This deficient practice had the potential to spread multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDRO's, bacteria that resist treatment with more than one antibiotic) among residents, staff and visitors.Findings:1. During a review of Resident 1's admission Record, indicated, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in June 2024 with the diagnosis that included Pressure Ulcer of Sacral Region, Stage 4 (severe deep wound that extends to the muscle, tendon or bone) and difficulty in walking. During a review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report dated 6/19/24, indicated, Inhalation Aerosol Solution 160 MCG (unit of measurement), 1 puff inhale orally two times a day.During a review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report dated 2/3/25, indicated, Indwelling Catheter: Foley Catheter Size:.(thin, flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine) . as needed for aid in wound healing.During a concurrent observation and interview with LN 1, inside Resident 1's room on 7/21/25 at 10:43 a.m., LN 1 took Resident 1's inhaler from his bedside table, stepped out of the room, went back to her med cart, unlock her med cart, took out the box/container for Resident 1's inhaler and placed it inside the box. LN 1 did not wear gloves when she handled Resident 1's inhaler. LN 1 confirmed that Resident 1 is on EBP precaution and acknowledged that she should have worn gloves in handling Resident 1's inhaler to promote infection control prevention.2. During a review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report dated 3/21/25, indicated, [NAME] wraps [adjustable compression wraps used to manage swelling associated with lymphedema] to bilateral legs to assist with lymphedema [swelling of a body part, usually an arm or leg, due to a buildup of fluid] On in AM, off at hs [bed time] every day shift.During a concurrent observation and interview with LN 1, inside Resident 1's room on 7/21/25 at 12:10 p.m., LN 1 was wearing gown and gloves while applying Resident 1's [NAME] wraps to her bilateral legs when LN 1 decided to change her gown and gloves. LN 1 took off her gown and gloves, discarded it in the trash, and then put on a clean gown and gloves. LN 1 then proceeded with wrapping Resident 1's bilateral lower legs. LN 1 did not sanitize her hands before she donned on clean gown and gloves. LN1 confirmed she did not sanitize her hands before donning on the clean gown and gloves as she should have to promote infection control prevention.During an interview with the Infection Control (IC), on 7/21/25 at 1:26 p.m., the IC stated that nursing staff must follow the guidelines for EBP, such as wearing gloves when handling the resident's inhalation canister and sanitizing their hands before donning on a clean gown and gloves.During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 7/21/25 at 2:30 p.m., the DON stated, the nurse should have worn gloves in handling Resident 1's inhalation canister and should have sanitized her hands before putting on a clean gown and gloves to prevent transmission of infection to the residents and staff. The nursing staff are expected to practice infection prevention as they were taught during in-services.A review of the facility's policies and procedures titled, Enhanced Standard/ Barrier Precautions revised date 2/21/25, indicated, It is the policy of this facility to implement enhanced barrier precautions for the prevention of transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms.b. The residents that will benefit with EBP are the following: i. Wounds [e.g. chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers. and/or indwelling catheter medical devices (e.g., central lines, urinary catheters). Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055308 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0658GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the July 21, 2025 survey of Elk Grove Post Acute?

This was a inspection survey of Elk Grove Post Acute on July 21, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Elk Grove Post Acute on July 21, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."

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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