F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy services were provided to meet the
needs of the residents, when several psychotropic medications (used to treat mental illness) were not
administered in accordance with the physician's orders, for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 2).
This failure had the potential for Resident 2 to have adverse reactions and changes in behaviors related to
not receiving the prescribed medications.
Findings:
On June 2, 2023, at 2:17 p.m., an unannounced visit was conducted at the facility to investigate an
altercation involving Resident 2, who was hit in the head by her peer, but no injuries were incurred.
On June 2, 2023, Resident 2's record was reviewed. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses which included paranoid schizophrenia (a severe mental health condition where a person feels
distrustful and suspicious of others) and schizoaffective disorder (persistent mental health condition
characterized by delusions and hallucinations).
On September 19, 2023, Resident 2's record was further reviewed. The Order Review Report, included the
following physician's orders:
- .clonazePAM (medication used to treat panic and anxiety, calms the brain and nerves) Oral (by mouth)
Tablet 0.5 MG (milligram- unit of measurement) (Clonazepam) Give 1 (one) tablet by mouth at bedtime for
PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA ., date ordered April 11, 2023;
- .Paliperidone ER (extended release - medication used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder)
Oral Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 3 MG (Paliperidone) Give 1 tablet by mouth in the morning for
SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER .; date ordered April 11, 2023; and
- .Haloperidol (medication used to treat mood disorders) Tablet 10 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime for
paranoia MB (manifested by) verbal aggression ., date ordered May 1, 2023.
A review of Resident 2's Medication Administration Record, for the months of May and June 2023, indicated
the following:
- There were 21 days in May 2023 which indicated documentation to refer to progress notes for
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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
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Event ID:
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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
055361
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/02/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Vista Pacifica Convalescent Hospital
3662 Pacific Avenue
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
clonazepam. Resident 2's Progress Notes, indicated clonazepam was not available to be administered and
awaiting pharmacy delivery on May 15, 26, 27, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2023 (nine days). There was no
documented evidence a progress note was created on the other days (12 days) to reflect status of
medication administration for clonazepam;
- There were five days in May 2023 which indicated documentation to refer to progress notes for
haloperidol. Resident 2's Progress Notes, indicated haloperidol was not available to be adminsitered and
awaiting pharmacy delivery on May 22, 24, and 25, 2023 (three days). There was no documented evidence
a progress note was created on the other days (two days) to reflect status of medication administration for
haloperidol;
- Paliperidone was documented to refer to progress notes on May 20 and 21, 2023. Resident 2's Progress
Notes, indicated paliperidone was not available to be administered and awaiting pharmacy delivery on
those days; and
- Clonazepam was documented to refer to progress notes on June 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, and 21,
2023 (11 days). Resident 2's Progress Notes, indicated clonazepam was not available to be administered
and awaiting pharmacy delivery for 11 days.
There was no documented evidence the physician was notified when the clonazepam, haloperidol, and
paliperidone were not administered to Resident 2 for multiple days. There was no documented evidence the
facility followed up with the pharmacy regarding the supply for clonazepam, haloperidol, and paliperidone
when it was not available to be administered fo Resident 2.
On September 25, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., during a follow up onsite visit, a concurrent interview and record
review was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON confirmed the medications
clonazepam, haloperidol, and paliperidone were not administered to Resident 2 on multiple days in May
2023, and the clonazepam was not administered to Resident 2 on multiple days in June 2023. The DON
stated the facility's practice was to notify the physician anytime a medication was not given to a resident.
The DON confirmed there was no documentation in the progress notes the physician was notified when the
medications were not given to Resident 2, nor was there documentation the staff followed up with the
pharmacy to obtain Resident 2's medications. The DON stated the physician should have been notified
regarding the multiple instances the medications were not administered, and when the medications were
not available from the pharmacy. The DON further stated she should have been notified by staff regarding
their challenges in obtaining medication supplies from the pharmacy so she could assist them with the
pharmacy issue.
On September 27, 2023, the pharmacy delivery receipts and the pharmacy's delivery log were reviewed.
There was no documented evidence the medication clonazepam for Resident 2 was delivered to the facility
after April 17, 2023 until June 24, 2023.
The facility's policy and procedure titled, Medication Administration - General Guidelines, dated August 1,
2010, was reviewed. The policy indicated, .Medications are administered as prescribed in accordance with
good nursing principles and practices .
The facility's policy and procedure titled, Medication Orders, revised January 2018 was reviewed. The policy
indicated, .The prescriber is contacted by nursing for direction when delivery of a medication will be delayed
or the medication is not or will not be available .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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