F 0808
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or
licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide the physician-prescribed therapeutic
diet (a diet order as part of treatment for a disease or clinical condition to decrease or increase specific
nutrients in the diet) for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) when, during lunch on 11/1/24,
Resident 1, who has physician prescribed No Added Salt (NAS) diet Mechanical Soft texture, was served a
piece of uncut country-fried steak.
This failure had the potential to result in a choking episode and further compromise the nutritional and
medical status of Resident 1.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR), dated 11/1/24, the AR indicated, Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had a diagnosis which included Anemia (a condition where the body
does not have enough healthy red blood cells), Muscle Weakness, Heart Failure (a heart disorder which
causes the heart to not pump the blood efficiently, sometimes resulting in leg swelling), Hypertension (high
blood pressure), Syncope (fainting), Hypothyroidism (a medical condition that can make someone feel tired,
gain weight and be unable to tolerate cold temperatures) and Fracture of First Cervical Vertebra (bone that
supports the skull at the base of the neck). During a review of the Resident 1 ' s Order Summary Report
(OSR), dated 11/1/24, the OSR indicated, . No Added Salt (NAS) diet Mechanical Soft Texture, Regular
Consistency .
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/1/24, at 1:100 p.m., with Resident 1, at Resident 1 ' s
room, Resident 1 stated, They served me a whole country-fried steak for lunch. I cut it myself. It was tough
cutting the meat. I only ate half of it. Resident stated she prefers soft and small pieces of meat.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/1/24, at 1:06 p.m., with Licensed Vocational (LVN) 1,
at Resident 1 ' s room, LVN 1 stated Resident 1 was served the wrong diet texture. LVN 1 stated Resident 1
was served a whole piece of country-fried steak and the diet order was mechanical soft texture. LVN 1
stated Resident 1 could have a choking episode from eating large pieces of meat. LVN 1 stated dietary and
nursing staff were responsible in ensuring Resident 1 receive the appropriate meal texture and consistency
and it was not done.
During an interview on 11/1/24 at 1:25 p.m., with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), the CDM stated the
facility failed to follow Resident 1 ' s physician ordered diet. The CDM stated Resident 1 could experience a
choking episode from eating big pieces of meat. The CDM stated the correct diet
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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)
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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
055410
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brighton Post Acute
361 E. Grangeville Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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 0808
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
should be prepared by the dietary staff and licensed nurses should verify the meal tray upon arrival to the
unit. The CDM stated the dietary and nursing department failed to follow the Policy and Procedure (P&P) on
Diet Orders. During an interview on 11/1/24 at 1:46 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON
stated the standard of practice was for the dietary staff to verify the diet order during meal plating and for
the licensed nurses to verify the contents of the meal tray upon arrival to the unit or prior to serving to the
residents. The DON stated inappropriate food texture could potentially result to choking or aspiration
pneumonia (a lung infection that occurs when food or liquid is inhaled into the lungs instead of swallowed).
During a review of the facility ' s P&P titled, Tray-Cards/Diet Orders, undated, the P&P indicated, . 2. Tray
cards should list the resident ' s preferred name, room number, diet order, location of meal service, food
allergies, intolerances and preferences . 3. If permanent tray cards are used, before each meal service,
Nutrition Services staff will check the tray cards against the physician prescribed diet orders . 5. The tray
card should remain with resident ' s plate/tray until nursing staff has recorded the percentage of food
consumed .
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide the physician-prescribed
therapeutic diet (a diet order as part of treatment for a disease or clinical condition to decrease or increase
specific nutrients in the diet) for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) when, during lunch on 11/1/24,
Resident 1, who has physician prescribed No Added Salt (NAS) diet Mechanical Soft texture, was served a
piece of uncut country-fried steak.
This failure had the potential to result in a choking episode and further compromise the nutritional and
medical status of Resident 1.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (AR), dated 11/1/24, the AR indicated, Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had a diagnosis which included Anemia (a condition where the body
does not have enough healthy red blood cells), Muscle Weakness, Heart Failure (a heart disorder which
causes the heart to not pump the blood efficiently, sometimes resulting in leg swelling), Hypertension (high
blood pressure), Syncope (fainting), Hypothyroidism (a medical condition that can make someone feel tired,
gain weight and be unable to tolerate cold temperatures) and Fracture of First Cervical Vertebra (bone that
supports the skull at the base of the neck). During a review of the Resident 1's Order Summary Report
(OSR), dated 11/1/24, the OSR indicated, . No Added Salt (NAS) diet Mechanical Soft Texture, Regular
Consistency .
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/1/24, at 1:100 p.m., with Resident 1, at Resident 1's
room, Resident 1 stated, They served me a whole country-fried steak for lunch. I cut it myself. It was tough
cutting the meat. I only ate half of it. Resident stated she prefers soft and small pieces of meat.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/1/24, at 1:06 p.m., with Licensed Vocational (LVN) 1,
at Resident 1's room, LVN 1 stated Resident 1 was served the wrong diet texture. LVN 1 stated Resident 1
was served a whole piece of country-fried steak and the diet order was mechanical soft texture. LVN 1
stated Resident 1 could have a choking episode from eating large pieces of meat. LVN 1 stated dietary and
nursing staff were responsible in ensuring Resident 1 receive the appropriate meal texture and consistency
and it was not done.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055410
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
055410
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brighton Post Acute
361 E. Grangeville Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
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 0808
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 11/1/24 at 1:25 p.m., with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), the CDM stated the
facility failed to follow Resident 1's physician ordered diet. The CDM stated Resident 1 could experience a
choking episode from eating big pieces of meat. The CDM stated the correct diet should be prepared by the
dietary staff and licensed nurses should verify the meal tray upon arrival to the unit. The CDM stated the
dietary and nursing department failed to follow the Policy and Procedure (P&P) on Diet Orders. During an
interview on 11/1/24 at 1:46 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated the standard of
practice was for the dietary staff to verify the diet order during meal plating and for the licensed nurses to
verify the contents of the meal tray upon arrival to the unit or prior to serving to the residents. The DON
stated inappropriate food texture could potentially result to choking or aspiration pneumonia (a lung
infection that occurs when food or liquid is inhaled into the lungs instead of swallowed).
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Tray-Cards/Diet Orders, undated, the P&P indicated, . 2. Tray
cards should list the resident's preferred name, room number, diet order, location of meal service, food
allergies, intolerances and preferences . 3. If permanent tray cards are used, before each meal service,
Nutrition Services staff will check the tray cards against the physician prescribed diet orders . 5. The tray
card should remain with resident's plate/tray until nursing staff has recorded the percentage of food
consumed .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055410
If continuation sheet
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