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Inspection visit

Inspection

IVY CREEK HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRECMS #0554412 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 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 maintain infection control (methods used to prevent, control, or stop the spread of infections) precautions by having expired alcohol hand sanitizer bottles available and used throughout the facility. Residents Affected - Some This failure had the potential to result in the spread of bacteria, viruses and pathogens (harmful microorganisms) to residents, visitors and staff while increasing the risk of infections. Findings: During an observation on [DATE] at 12:28 pm at the front lobby, two visitors seen using bottled alcohol sanitizer with an expiration date of 6/2022. During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 12:31 pm with Central Supply Manager (CSM) at the indoor facility supply cabinet, seven bottles of alcohol hand sanitizer found with expiration dates of 6/2022. CSM stated these bottles should not be used and should have been thrown away. During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 12:36 pm with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the [NAME] Nurse's Station, one bottle of alcohol hand sanitizer found with the expiration date of 6/2022. LVN stated, he along with other staff use this bottle for hand hygiene (a way of cleaning one's hands that substantially reduces potential pathogens on the hands). During an observation on [DATE] at 12:40 pm in the facility hallway, one bottle of alcohol hand sanitizer with expiration date of 6/2022 seen on top of isolation cart for Room A. During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE] at 12:46 pm with the Director of Nursing (DON) in Nurse's Station 3, three bottles of alcohol hand sanitizer found with the expiration dates of 6/2022. The DON stated the expired bottles of hand sanitizer should not be I the nurse's station and should have been thrown away. During an interview on [DATE] at 2:07 pm with CSM, CSM stated he is responsible for the restocking and ordering supplies as well as checking the expiration dates of facility's supplies. CSM also stated the facility protocol is to throw away all supplies 2 months before the supply expires. During a concurrent interview and record reviews on [DATE] at 3:07 pm with CSM, the facility's Covid 19Inventory and the Order Supply Summary for [DATE], [DATE] and [DATE] were reviewed. The inventory list and order summaries did not include any ordering or quantity amounts for the facility's alcohol sanitizer bottles. CSM also stated the facility does not currently have a supply of unexpired (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 5 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 01/24/2024 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 0880 bottled alcohol hand sanitizer available in the facility for the facility staff to use. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During an interview on [DATE] at 3:30 pm with Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN), IPN stated expired hand sanitizers should not be used and need to be thrown away (since it might not be effective in sanitizing or killing the bacteria when used). IPN stated the expired hand sanitizers bottles were in the facility and the facility cannot ensure that they were not being used. Residents Affected - Some During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Hand Hygiene, revised on [DATE], the P&P indicated hand hygiene as the primary means to prevent the spread of infections and defines hand hygiene as the means of cleaning your hands by washing with soap and water, an antiseptic (a substance that stops or slows down the growth of microorganisms) hand rub and/or using an alcohol-based hand rub. The P&P also indicated the purpose of the policy is to establish the use of appropriate hand hygiene for all residents, visitors, staff volunteers and healthcare personnel while in the facility. During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Standard Precautions, revised on [DATE], the P&P indicated, standard precautions include hand hygiene and precautions are used in the care of all residents. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Infection Control, revised on [DATE], the P&P indicated the facility's infection control policies are to maintain a safe, sanitary environment for staff, residents, visitors, and the public, and to help prevent and manage the spread of diseases and infections. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055441 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 01/24/2024 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 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure facility supplies for resident care and treatment, including Personal protective equipment (PPE- equipment worn to minimize exposure and spread of illnesses) and gastrostomy tube (GT - a tube that is surgically inserted into the resident's stomach to allow access for food fluids and medications) feedings (nutritious and caloric supplements) were stored in a safe and sanitary environment. This failure had the potential for staff to use contaminated (the presence of an infectious agent on or inside) supplies during the care and treatments provided to the residents and increasing the possible spread of bacteria, viruses, and pathogens (harmful microorganisms). Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview on 1/24/2024 at 12:55 pm with Central Supply Manager (CSM- responsible for ordering, storing, inspecting and distributing supplies as needed for patient care) at the facility's supply storage shed, the following were observed: 1. Three stacked boxes of supplies damp to touch with a mixture of dirt, soil, and leaf debris around the bottom of the box. 2. One box of gloves, one box of isolation gowns and multiple individual bottles of liquid (unreadable labels; green, orange and pink in color) all removed from the manufacturer's packaging. 3. One box of Glucerna (a fiber and fat-containing formula) on the bare ground, with nothing to keep the box elevated from touching the ground. 4. One bag of Prevail underwear and box of surgical masks on the bare ground with wet soil and leave debris, and nothing to keep boxes elevated from touching the ground. CSM stated this is the facility's other supply storage and that cleaning this shed is the job of maintenance supervisor (MS). During an interview on 1/24/2024 at 1:25 pm with Infection Preventionist (IP), IP stated the shed is where the facility keeps the extra supplies of PPEs, milk formulas for GT feeding (Jevity and Glucerna) and other house supply that is used for the resident when the supply cabinet located in the facility is out of supplies. During an interview on 1/24/2024 at 2:07 pm with CSM, CSM stated isolation gowns, gloves, shampoo, needles, masks, and GT feedings are stored in the supply storage shed. CSM also stated it gets dusty in the shed because of the small opening at the top of the shed and wet boxes should be thrown away. During an interview on 1/24/2024 at 3:30 pm with IP, IP stated supplies located in the supply storage shed include Glucerna, Jevity (a fiber fortified tube-feeding formula), gauze, iodine (an antiseptic used for skin disinfection) swabs, gloves, shoe covers, surgical masks and treatment supplies and any boxes that are opened, dusty, moist (from unknown water source) and/or touching the grown should not be used. IP also stated using these supplies is an infection control risk that could lead to (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055441 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 01/24/2024 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 0921 transmission (passing of from one person or place to another) of infections or contaminated PPE. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm During a concurrent observation and interview on 1/24/2024 at 4:09 pm with CMS inside the supply storage shed, the following opened, dirty, wet, or compromised boxes and/or supplies were found: Residents Affected - Some 1. One box of purell (hand sanitizers) dispensers 2. One box of red biohazard bags 3. One box of Glucerna 4. 18 suction canisters (a cylinder container used to collect fluids), no packaging or box 5. Vitamin A&D ointments (a skin protectant for minor cuts, scrapes, irritations and burns) (no packaging or box) 6. One box of non-rebreather masks (a special medical device that helps provide you with oxygen in emergencies) 7. One opened box of blue diapers 8. Three opened boxes of isolation gowns 9. Stack of emesis basins (open containers used by patients for vomiting) (no packaging or box) 10. One box of Purell soap 11. One box of iodine swabs 12. One opened box of suction connecting tubes (plastic tubing used to connect a suction device to the canister for the purpose of suctioning body fluids) 13. One box of Jevity MS stated that supply storage shed has open areas at the top that are accessible to rodents, squirrels, and bugs. MS also stated, if pests were to get inside of shed and to the supplies, the supplies will be contaminated are not to be used. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Infection Control, revised on 1/1/2012, indicated the facility's infection control policies are to maintain a safe, sanitary environment for staff, residents, visitors, and the public and to help prevent and manage the spread of diseases and infections. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Maintenance - Storage Areas, revised on 1/12/2012 indicated, storage areas are to be kept clean and safe and purpose of the policy is to protect the health and safety of residents, visitors, and staff. The P&P also indicated storage areas are to be kept free from accumulation of trash and debris. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Personal Protective Equipment, (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055441 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 01/24/2024 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 0921 revised on 1/12/2012, indicated PPE is repaired and replaced as needed to maintain its effectiveness. The P&P indicated PPE to include gowns, gloves, masks and goggles and face shields. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055441 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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What happened during the January 24, 2024 survey of IVY CREEK HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE?

This was a inspection survey of IVY CREEK HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE on January 24, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at IVY CREEK HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE on January 24, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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