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Inspection visit

Health inspection

VISTA PACIFICA CONVALESCENT HOSPITALCMS #0553611 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 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 (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: 055361 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 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. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG 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) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055361 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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 2, 2023 survey of VISTA PACIFICA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL?

This was a inspection survey of VISTA PACIFICA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL on October 2, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VISTA PACIFICA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL on October 2, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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