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Inspection visit

Inspection

IVY CREEK HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRECMS #0554411 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement intervention to prevent falls (multiple factors that increases an older person's chance of falling) for two out of three sampled residents (Resident 1 2) by failing to place fall risk identifiers for Resident 1 and 2 in accordance with the facility's policy and procedure. This failure had the potential to result in Resident 1 and Resident 2 being at risk for falling and possibly sustaining a serious bodily injury. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's admission record indicated the resident was admitted in the facility on 11/7/22 with diagnoses that included other seizures (a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells (also called neurons or nerve cells) that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements (stiffness, twitching or limpness), behaviors, sensations or states of awareness), type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM, A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood) without complications and difficulty walking. During a review of Resident 1's Fall Risk Assessment, dated 8/6/23, indicated a Fall Risk Score of 16 which is considered a high risk for falls. During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, comprehensive assessment of each resident's functional capabilities and identifies health problems), dated 8/9/23, indicated the resident was assessed to be severely impaired with cognitive (ability to understand and make decisions). During a review of Resident 1's undated Care Plan (documents that specify residents health care needs and outlines how staff will meet requirements), it indicated a low bed for fall management that was initiated on 11/8/22, and to follow the facility fall protocol on 11/8/22.The Care Plan further indicated the Falling Star Program to be initiated on 11/8/22 and specified placement of the red name on door and a red star on the wheelchair. During a review of Resident 2's admission record indicated the resident was originally admitted in the facility on 7/24/06 and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included type 2 DM, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a condition involving constriction of the airways and difficulty or discomfort breathing), unspecified and radiculopathy (a range of symptoms produced by the pinching of a nerve root in the spinal column [a bony column that surrounds and protect the spinal cord]), lumbar region. (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: 055441 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 055441 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/16/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ivy Creek Healthcare & Wellness Centre 115 Bridge St. San Gabriel, CA 91775 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few During a review of Resident 2's Fall Risk Assessment, dated 9/24/23, it indicated a Fall Risk Score of 10, which is considered a high risk for falls. During a review of Resident 2's MDS, dated [DATE], it indicated Resident 2 used a walker and wheelchair. Resident 2 required partial or moderate assistance (staff assistance- helper does less than half the effort, lifts or holds the trunk [chest] or limbs [arms and/ or legs]) in the following areas: showering/bathing self, toileting, and upper body dressing. The MDS also indicated Resident 2 substantial or maximal assistance (helper does more than half the effort and lifts or holds the trunk or limb) in the following areas: lower body dressing, putting on and taking off footwear, moving from a sitting to standing position, transferring from chair and or bed to chair, toilet, and tub or shower. The MDS also indicated the resident does is cognitively intact. During a review of Resident 2's undated Care Plan, it indicated to follow facility's fall protocol which was initiated on 3/13/22. During a concurrent observation outside Resident 1 and 2's room and interview on 11/16/23, at 12:45 p.m., with Registered Nurse (RN) 1, there were no signs next to the residents' names posted on the wall before entering their rooms to identify both Resident 1 and 2 were high risk for falls. RN 1 stated there were no resident's name written in a red paper indicating Resident 1 was a high risk for fall. RN1 stated that on 10/30/23, Resident1 fell out of bed and sustained a left 7th rib fracture (partial or complete break in the bone). RN 1 stated resident's name written on a red paper should be posted right before entering the resident's room and a red star sticker was usually placed on the resident's wheelchair to indicate the resident was at a high risk for falls. RN 1 stated the identifiers is completed by the Director of Nursing (DON). During an observation and interview of Resident 1 on 11/16/23 at 12:56 p.m., Resident 1 was in his room, lying in bed and stated he fell out of bed twice on 10/30/23. Resident 1 stated he told his daughter the first time he fell out of bed on 10/30/23, in the afternoon (unable to recall exact time) and stated he felt fine so they did not tell the facility staff Resident 1 stated he fell out of bed the second time on 10/30/23 at night (unable to recall exact time) and hit the left side of his abdomen (stomach) on the side table and stated he had pain. During a review of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Notes dated 11/1/23 for Resident 1 indicated Resident 1 notified family member of first fall at 5:30 p.m. During an interview with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1, on 11/16/23, at 1:49 p.m., CNA 1 stated there are no signs nor red stickers nor resident's name written on a red paper posted before entering the resident's room to indicate residents are at a high risk for falls. During an interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1, on 11/16/23 at 2:17 p.m., LVN 1 stated LVNs can view residents for high fall risk on PointClickCare (PCC, Electronic Medical Record for residents) but CNAs are not able to access\. LVN 1 further stated is the facility have a falling star program (program created by the facility to prevent resident fall) for high fall risk residents but unaware of details of the program. LVN 1 stated resident's name written on a red paper or other fall risk identifiers are not being used at this time to indicate whether a resident is at a high risk for falls. During an interview with CNA 3, on 11/16/23 at 2:24 p.m., CNA 3 stated staff only find out about falls during huddles (meeting with staff before shift starts). CNA 3 stated red star stickers used to (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055441 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 055441 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/16/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ivy Creek Healthcare & Wellness Centre 115 Bridge St. San Gabriel, CA 91775 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few be placed on chairs for high fall risk residents but are currently not being used. CNA 3 stated red star stickers or fall identifiers are not used at this time to indicate if a resident is at a high risk for falls. During a review of IDT Progress Note for Resident 2 dated 9/25/23, Resident 2 fell on 9/24/23 with an abrasion (rubbing away of skin by friction) on right buttock. The IDT progress notes also indicated Resident 2 had one to two falls in the past three months the resident declined being moved closer to nurses' station after the fall and refused pad alarm (pad that is placed under sheet and responds to changes in weight and pressure by producing an alarm) to alert staff that resident needs assistance and for safety measures. During a concurrent interview and record review on 11/16/23, at 3:45 p.m. with the DON, the Fall Management Falling Star Program, dated 10/26/23 was reviewed. The DON stated, their program indicated residents in Falling Star Program will have resident's name written in red paper and posted by the resident's door and a red star attached to resident's wheelchair. The DON stated, Resident 2 should be included in the Falling Star Program because of his history of fall and therefore Resident 2 is considered at risk for falling. The DON stated red identifiers are not on doors of residents who are at high risk for. The DON stated there is no excuse to not have risk for fall identifiers for residents at a high risk for falls on doors and wheelchairs and it is the licensed nurse's responsibility in ensuring this is implemented. During a review of facilities QI Plan titled Fall Management Falling Star Program, updated 10/26/23, indicated residents are considered at a high risk for falls if residents have had multiple falls within the last 3 months, falls with major injuries such as a fracture and or traumatic brain injury (violent jolt to the head), or behavior of frequent non-compliance with safety precautions. If a resident refuses to move close to a nursing station, the resident will have red name by the door and red star on their wheelchair to be identified as resident in Falling Star Program. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055441 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 16, 2023 survey of IVY CREEK HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE?

This was a inspection survey of IVY CREEK HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE on November 16, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at IVY CREEK HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE on November 16, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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