F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to supervise and monitor one of three
sampled residents (Resident 1) when Resident 1 was outside of the facility during a hot weather. This
failure resulted in Resident 1 eloping (to leave a healthcare facility without permission, authorization, or
supervision) and being admitted to the hospital for two days due to heat stroke (a heat-related illness,
occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature and the body's temperature rises rapidly).
Findings:
During a review of the facility's Risk Review Note (RRN-summary of investigation), dated July 6, 2023, the
RRN indicated, [On 7/4/23] Resident [1] was observed by staff member to be sitting in the wheelchair in the
front patio with another resident at approximately 4:10 p.m. Was noted to have left the premises at
approximately 4:35 p.m. At approximately 5:10 p.m., fire department alerted staff he [Resident 1] was being
transported to hospital after he was found in close by neighborhood.
During an observation on 7/18/23 at 10:20 a.m., at the front patio of the facility, there was no fence and was
open to the street, there were three random residents, propelling themselves via wheelchairs, and front
wheel walker by the sidewalk of the facility. No staff were observed supervising the residents.
During an interview on 7/18/23 at 10:25 a.m., with Director of Nursing (DON), DON stated, He [Resident 1]
was sitting outside, from there [Social Services Designee/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1] noticed he
was not here. The cops [police] came and told us they were taking him [Resident 1] to the hospital, he was
admitted to the hospital for two to three days for heat exhaustion. Police and fire department alerted staff at
5:10 p.m. The resident [1] was a couple of blocks away in a nearby neighborhood.
During an observation on 7/18/23 at 11:17 a.m., in Resident 1's room, Resident 1 was sitting in a
wheelchair beside his bed. Resident 1's speech was garbled (unclear/distorted). Unable to be interviewed
and had a limited mobility due to right arm weakness and difficulty walking.
During an interview on 7/20/23 at 2:32 p.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1, LVN 1 stated, Around
4 p.m., he [Resident 1] went outside [at the front patio]. At 4:35 p.m., we noticed he [Resident 1] wasn't
outside. At 4:45 p.m., we got notification that EMS [Emergency Medical Service-also known as ambulance
or paramedic services, are emergency services that provide urgent pre-hospital treatment, and stabilization
for serious illness and injuries and transport to hospital] called and EMS stated they were taking him to the
hospital.
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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.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055448
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Dinuba Healthcare
1730 South College Ave.
Dinuba, CA 93618
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS-assessment tool), dated May 26, 2023, the MDS
indicated, Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was 7 (a score of 0-7 means severe
cognitive impairment). Resident 1's MDS section G (Functional Status) dated July 18, 2023, was reviewed.
The MDS indicated, Resident 1 required extensive assistance (full staff support) with one to two persons
physical assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's- including but not limited to Transfer, Dressing, Eating,
Toilet use, and Bathing).
During a review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated July 18, 2023, the Progress Notes indicated,
admission Date: 2/25/22. Diagnoses: Metabolic Encephalopathy [a problem in the brain caused by a
chemical imbalance in the blood], Cerebral Infarction [lack of adequate blood supply to brain cells deprives
them of oxygen and vital nutrients which can cause parts of the brain to die off], Cognitive Communication
Deficit [speech impairment], Dementia [memory loss], Unsteadiness on feet, Psychotic Disturbance [severe
mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions], Mood Disturbance [feelings of distress],
Anxiety Disorder [excessive feelings of worry], Schizoaffective Disorder [mental disorder], and Difficulty in
walking.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/3/23 at 3:30 p.m., with DON, Resident 1's Treatment
Administration Record (TAR), dated July 2023 was reviewed. The TAR indicated, on 7/4/23 at 4:00 p.m.
hourly check, the resident was on the (outside) patio. DON stated, At 4:35 p.m., family arrived, resident [1]
was not in his room, and we started searching. At 5:10 p.m. the fire department [fire rescue service
personnel] arrived and made the facility aware that resident [1] had been located and was being taken to
the hospital.
During an interview on 8/8/23 at 2:55 p.m. with SSD/CNA 1, SSD/CNA 1 stated she was assigned to
monitor (check/watch) Resident 1 on 7/4/23 but did not witness him (Resident 1) leave the facility.
SSD/CNA 1 stated, I don't know what was the temperature that day [7/4/23], but it was hot that day.
According to the Weather Channel (weather.com), on 7/4/23, [at the location of the facility] had a
temperature, Record High of 112° F (Fahrenheit-temperature measurement). When heat index
reaches above 97° F, it's dangerous, and it can cause sunstroke, muscle cramps and heat exhaustion.
During an interview on 8/11/23, at 5:05 p.m., with DON, DON stated, No hydration assessment was done
[when Resident 1 was outside at the patio]. All departments [heads] participate in rounding however due to
being a holiday [7/4/23], no management [department heads] was in the facility. Social Services Designee
was his CNA [SSD/CNA 1] that day.
During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan, undated, the Care Plan indicated, The resident is an elopement
risk r/t [related to] history of attempts to leave the facility unattended, impaired safety awareness.
Interventions: Distract resident from wandering, monitor for fatigue [exhaustion], provide structured
activities.
During a review of Resident 1's EMS [Emergency Medical Service/Ambulance] Care Summary (ECS),
dated July 4, 2023, the ECS indicated, at 5:13 p.m., [Resident 1's] blood pressure [pressure of circulating
blood against the walls of blood vessels] was 160/100 [normal blood pressure is below 120/80]. Heart rate
was 160 [normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute]. Temperature was 100.2 degrees [normal body
temperature is 97.6 - 99.6 degrees] Fahrenheit [unit of measurement].
During a review of hospital records of Resident 1, the Emergency Department Note (EDN), dated July 4,
2023, the EDN indicated, Ambulance offload time 7/4/2023 at 5:49 p.m. Vital signs are notable for
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Facility ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
055448
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Dinuba Healthcare
1730 South College Ave.
Dinuba, CA 93618
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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Tachycardia [increased heart rate] of 142 beats per minute, febrile [elevated temperature] at 101.1 degrees
Fahrenheit. Final Diagnosis: Heat Stroke and sunstroke [a severe heat illness that results in an elevated
body temperature]. Altered Mental status [Confusion]. Disposition [plan]: admit to observation.
During a review of hospital records of Resident 1, the History and Physical Report (H&P), dated July 4,
2023, the H&P indicated, [Resident 1's] chief complaint was heat exposure, pt [Patient - Resident 1] was
found outside sitting on wheelchair for unknown amount of time. GCS [Glasgow Coma Scale-a scale used
to objectively describe the extent of impaired consciousness of trauma patients] of 9 [score of 9-12 means
moderate impairment], pt [Patient - Resident 1] is nonverbal. PT [Patient - Resident 1] is Tachycardic
[increased heart rate] in the 150's [normal heart rate is 60 - 100]. Assessment/Plan: Altered mental status
[confusion], Heat Stroke.
During a review of Resident 1's hospital records Discharge Summary (DCS), dated July 6, 2023, the DCS
indicated, Dates of service: 7/4/23 to 7/6/23 [stayed two days in the hospital]. Diagnosis: Heat Stroke.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Safety and Supervision of Residents, dated
2017, the P&P indicated, The care team shall target interventions to reduce individual risk related to
hazards in the environment, including adequate supervision.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Hydration and Prevention of
Dehydration, dated 2017, the P&P indicated, Nurses will assess for signs and symptoms of dehydration
during daily care. Nurses' aides will provide and encourage intake of bedside, snack, and meal fluids.
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