F 0577
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure the confidential
resident roster for the last recertification survey was removed from the survey binder. This failure had the
risk of exposing the residents' confidential information.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
On 2/8/23 at 1109 hours, the facility's survey results binder located in the hallway by the DON's office door
was reviewed. The facility's recertification survey completed date of 8/21/19, was observed with the
confidential resident roster in the binder.
On 2/8/23 at 1115 hours, a concurrent interview and facility document review was conducted with the DON.
The DON verified the confidential resident roster was included in the survey binder and stated it should not
have been in the binder.
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
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to inform and provide the written
information regarding the rights to formulate the advance directive to one of 25 final sampled residents
(Resident 5). This had the potential for violating the resident's rights to formulate an advance directive.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Advance Directives dated 9/22 showed the section for If the Resident
Does not have an Advance Directive showing if the resident or representative indicates that he or she has
not established advance directives, the facility staff will offer assistance in establishing advance directives.
Nursing staff will document in the medical record the offer to assist and the resident's decision to accept or
decline assistance.
Review of Resident 5's medical record was initiated on 2/7/23. Resident 5 was readmitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of the Physician H&P examination and Progress note dated 11/22/22, showed Resident 5 had the
capacity to understand and make decisions.
Review of the Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident 5 had a BIMS of 10 (eight to 12 suggests
moderately impaired).
Review of the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) dated 2/6/23, showed under Section
D, Resident 5 had no advance directive. The POLST did not show the advance directive was offered and
discussed with Resident 5.
On 2/7/23 at 1603 hours, an interview with concurrent record review was conducted with the SSD. The SSD
stated there was no documentation an advance directive was offered to Resident 5. The SSD stated the
advance directive should have been offered and advanced healthcare directive acknowledgment form
should have been filled out.
On 2/8/23 at 1118 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 5. Resident 5 was asked if someone
had explained and offered her to formulate an advance directive. Resident 5 stated she did not know what
an advance directive was and no one had offered her to formulate one.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and medical record review, the facility failed to accurately complete the MDS for one
of 25 final sampled residents (Resident 43). This posed the risk of the resident not receiving an
individualized plan of care based on the resident's specific needs.
Residents Affected - Some
* Resident 43 was dependent on oxygen. The facility failed to code the use of oxygen in the quarterly MDS
dated [DATE].
Findings:
Medical record review for Resident 43 was initiated on 2/13/23. Resident 43 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
On 2/6/23 at 0952 hours, Resident 43 was observed in bed lying on her back with oxygen at 2 liters per
minute via nasal cannula.
Review of Resident 43's Order Summary Report dated 2/7/23, showed a physician's order dated 10/7/22,
for oxygen at 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula continuously for shortness of breath.
Review of the Medication Administration Record for October 2022 showed an order for oxygen at 2 liters
per minute via nasal cannula continuously for shortness of breath.
Review of the Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], showed the resident's shortness of breath and use of oxygen
were not coded.
On 2/13/23 at 1611 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the MDS
Coordinator. The MDS Coordinator verified the above findings and stated it was missed and the MDS was
inaccurate.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0688
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM
and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure the necessary treatment and
services were provided to prevent the risk of contractures for one of 25 final sampled residents (Resident
30).
* Resident 30's splints were not applied to her bilateral elbows as ordered. This failure posed the risk for
this resident to develop complications from immobility and not achieve their highest practicable level of
independence.
Findings:
Medical record review for Resident 30 was initiated on 2/6/23. Resident 30 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of the MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident 30 had cognitive impairment. Resident 30 received
RNA program using a splint.
Review of the Physician's Order Summary Report dated 1/30/23, showed an order, RNA order for bilateral
elbow extension splints.
Review of the care plan addressing Resident 30's increased risk of joint immobility in bilateral elbows
showed the interventions to provide bilateral elbow extension splints.
On 2/6/23 at 0850 hours, during the initial tour, Resident 30 was observed lying in her bed. Resident 30
was sleeping with her arms crossed across her chest. Resident 30's bilateral elbow extension braces were
not observed on the resident.
On 2/6/23 at 1108 hours, Resident 30 was observed lying in her bed. Resident 30's bilateral elbow
extension splints were not observed on the resident.
On 2/6/23 at 1251 hours, a concurrent interview and observation was conducted with the DSD. The DSD
verified that Resident 30 did not have bilateral elbow extension splints applied. The DSD verified that
Resident 30 had a physician's order for bilateral elbow extension splints. The DSD was able to perform
bilateral elbow extension for Resident 30 while she was laying in bed. The DSD stated he would speak with
the rehabilitation department to apply them.
On 2/7/23 at 1003 hours, an interview was conducted with RNA 2. RNA 2 stated he did not apply the
bilateral elbow extension splints on Resident 30 on 2/6/23.
On 2/7/23 at 1019 hours, an interview was conducted with the DSD. The DSD stated Resident 30 was at
risk for contractures if the bilateral splints were not applied as per the physician's order.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055459
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to provide the
necessary care and services for the GT feeding for one of 25 final sampled residents (Resident 74).
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 74 received the accurate amount of water in between medications
during the medication administration. This failure posed the risk for complications related to the use of the
GT.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Administering Medications through an Enteral Tube revised 11/2018
showed the purpose of the procedure was to provide guidelines for the safe administration of medications
through an enteral tube. The P&P further showed if administering more than one medication, flush with 15
ml warm purified water (or prescribed amount) between medications.
Medical record review for Resident 74 was initiated on 2/7/23. Resident 74 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of the Order Summary Report showed a physician's order dated 1/2/23, for NPO and may crush all
crushable medications administered via GT.
Further review of the Order Summary Report showed the physician's orders dated 1/2/23, for the following
medications:
- apixaban (anticoagulant) tablet 5 mg via GT two times a day related to long-term (current) use of
anticoagulants.
- famotidine (medication that blocks acid release in the stomach) tablet 20 mg via GT every 12 hours
related to GERD without esophagitis (an inflammation that damages the tube running from the throat to the
stomach).
- levetiracetam (anticonvulsant) solution 500 mg/5 ml 5 ml via GT two times a day related to conversion
disorder with seizures or convulsions.
-metoprolol tartrate (medication to treat high blood pressure) tablet 25 mg one tablet via GT two times a
day related to essential (primary) hypertension, hold if SBP less than 110 mmHg or HR less than 60 beats
per minute.
However, the Order Summary Report did not show a specific amount of water to be flushed in between
medication administration.
On 2/7/23 at 0901 hours, a medication pass observation was conducted with LVN 1 for Resident 74. LVN 1
prepared the apixaban, famotidine, levetiracetam, and metoprolol medications. LVN 1 crushed each tablet,
placed in an individual medication cup, and diluted the crushed medications with 5 ml of water. LVN 1 then
proceeded to Resident 74's room to administer the medications via GT. LVN 1 administered the diluted
levetiracetam, famotidine, apixaban, and metoprolol medications one after another
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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02/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0693
via GT. LVN 1 did not flush water in between the medications administration.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 2/7/23 at 1251 hours, an interview and concurrent facility P&P review was conducted with LVN 1. When
asked regarding the process of the administration medications via GT, LVN 1 stated the medication
administration needed to be done via gravity, check for placement, check for residual, and to administer 30
ml of water before and after medication administration. When asked regarding the process of administering
multiple medications, LVN 1 stated she poured all the medications via GT, one after another. When asked if
LVN 1 was aware that she needed to flush 15 ml of warm purified water in between medications as per the
facility's P&P, LVN 1 stated she was not aware.
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 medical record review, the facility failed to provide the necessary respiratory
care for one of 25 final sampled residents (Resident 24).
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility failed to follow a physician's order for the administration of continuous oxygen for Resident 24.
This failure had the potential to negatively impact Resident 24's medical condition.
Findings:
Medical record review for Resident 24 was initiated on 2/6/23. Resident 24 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 24's acute care hospital Pulmonary Consultation Note dated 1/10/23 at 1206 hours,
showed Resident 24 received a consultation for pneumonia and respiratory failure.
Review of Resident 24's physician's order dated 1/12/23, showed to administer continuous oxygen at 2
liters per minute via nasal cannula for shortness of breath.
Review of Resident 24's care plan problem titled Impaired Respiratory Function Related to COPD and
Pneumonia initiated on 1/16/23, showed an intervention to administer the prescribed oxygen.
On 2/6/23 at 0845 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with Resident 24.
Resident 24 was observed awake lying in bed. Resident 24 was observed without supplemental oxygen
(continuous oxygen at 2 liters per minute) as ordered by Resident 24's physician. The oxygen concentrator
was observed adjacent to Resident 24's bed and not turned on. The nasal cannula and oxygen tubing were
observed in a clear plastic bag, adjacent to Resident 24's bed. Resident 24 stated he had pneumonia and
utilized oxygen continuously for shortness of breath.
On 2/6/23 at 0930 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with RN 2. RN 2 verified
Resident 24 had a physician's order to administer continuous oxygen at 2 liters per minute via nasal
cannula for shortness of breath. RN 2 verified Resident 24 did not receive continuous oxygen at 2 liters per
minutes as per the physician's order.
Review of Resident 24's medical record failed to show documentation Resident 24 had refused the
administration of continuous oxygen or explanation why the oxygen was not administered as per the
physician's order.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the necessary care and
services were provided for one of 25 final sampled residents (Resident 27).
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility failed to notify the physician when Resident 27's medications were not administered during
dialysis days. In addition, the facility failed to ensure the physician's order for a 1200 ml fluid restriction (a
diet which limits the amount of daily fluid consumption) was followed and carried out accordingly. This had
the potential to negatively impact the resident's well-being.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled End-Stage Renal Disease, Care of a Resident With revised 9/2010
showed the residents with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) will be cared for according to currently
recognized standards of care. Further review of the P&P showed the education and training of staff
includes specifically (f)-timing and administration of medications, particularly those before and after dialysis
care.
a. Medical record review for Resident 27 was initiated on 2/14/23. Resident 27 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 27's admission Record showed diagnoses of end stage renal disease and dependence
on renal dialysis.
Review of the Order Summary Report showed a physician's order dated 9/5/22, for dialysis at Dialysis
Center A every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with the pick-up time at 0330 hours.
Review of the Medication Administration Record for February 2023 showed the following medications:
- carvedilol tablet 25 mg one tablet by mouth two times a day related to essential (primary) HTN, hold if
SBP less than 110 mmHg or HR less than 60 beats per minute, and give with food. The medication had the
order date of 8/9/22.
- calcium acetate (Phosphate Binder) oral capsule 667 mg one capsule by mouth with meals related to
ESRD, to give with meals. The medication had the order date of 2/7/23.
- Insulin Lispro Solution 100 unit/ml per sliding scale subcutaneously before meals. The medication had the
order date of 8/9/22.
Further review of the February MAR showed the Chart Codes/Follow Up Codes including 5 = Hold Meds
(Dialysis). The MAR showed the following medications were coded as 5:
- On 2/9 and 2/11/23, the carvedilol 25 mg was coded as 5 at 0700 hours.
- On 2/9 and 2/11/23, the calcium acetate 667 mg was coded as 5 at 0700 hours
- On 2/4/23, the Insulin Lispro entry had the blank boxes for blood sugar result and dose administration at
0630 hours.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0698
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- On 2/11/23, the Insulin Lispro entry had the blood sugar result of 157 mg/dl; however, the 0630 hours
insulin dose was coded as 5.
Review of the Order Summary Report dated 2/14/23, did not show an order to hold Resident 27's
medications during dialysis days.
Residents Affected - Few
On 2/14/23 at 1134 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with LVN 4.
LVN 4 verified Resident 27 had scheduled dialysis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with the pick-up
time from the facility between 0330-0400 hours, and returned to the facility between 0830-0900 hours. The
MAR codes were discussed with LVN 4 and he verified Code 5 meant the medication was not given due to
dialysis. LVN 4 also verified Resident 27 did not have a physician's order to hold the medications during
dialysis days. When asked if the medications should have been held without a physician's order, LVN 4
stated the medications were held if overdue, over an hour, or too early. LVN 4 stated the medications
needed to be administered an hour before or after the scheduled time. When asked what the process was
when Resident 27 missed medications, LVN 4 stated it was documented as Resident 27 was out of the
facility. When asked if the physician should have been notified regarding the missed medications, LVN 4
stated yes. When asked what the blank box meant in the MAR for the Insulin Lispro on 2/4/23, LVN 4 stated
the nurse may have forgotten to click the actual medication in the eMAR to record the medication
administration. When asked regarding the documentation in the MAR on 2/11/23 at 0630 hours, when it
was coded as 5 for the Insulin Lispro at 0630 hours with blood sugar result of 157 mg/dl, LVN 4 stated he
did not know why there was documented blood sugar result when Resident 27 was out on pass for dialysis.
b. Review of Resident 27's Physician History and Physical examination dated 4/5/22, showed Resident 27
did not have the capacity to understand and make decisions.
Review of Resident 27's physician's order showed an order dated 8/9/22, for fluid restriction of 1200 ml/24
hours/day (dietary was to provide 840 ml and nursing was to provide 360 ml).
Review of Resident 27's Medication Administration Record for January and February 2023, showed fluid
restriction of 1200 ml/24 hours/day (dietary was to provide 840 ml and nursing was to provide 360 ml).
Review of the care plan problem addressing the resident's dialysis dated 8/15/22, showed Resident 27's
fluid restriction was 1200 ml per 24 hours as follows:
* For nursing, to provide 360 ml of fluid as follows:
- 120 ml for the 11-7 shift
- 120 ml for the 7-3 shift
- 120 ml for the 3-11 shift
* For dietary, to provide 840 ml of fluid
Review of Resident 27's meal ticket for dinner dated 2/15/23 showed for fluid restriction of 1200 ml/24
hours/day (dietary was to provide 840 ml), add Nepro (a supplemental drink for people with end stage renal
failure to provide extra calories and protein).
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055459
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0698
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident 27's intake and output flow sheet dated 1/23 to 2/23 showed fluid restriction of 1200
ml/24 hours/day and total intake of 1200 ml.
On 2/14/23 at 1542 hours, an interview was conducted with CNA 1. CNA 1 stated she was not sure of
Resident 27's fluid restriction. CNA 1 verified Resident 27 received Nepro supplement.
Residents Affected - Few
On 2/14/23 at 1604 hours, an interview was conducted with LVN 5. LVN 5 stated Resident 27 was on fluid
restriction of 1200 ml/day for both nursing and dietary. LVN 5 verified Resident 27 received Nepro one
carton (237 ml/carton) as supplement.
On 2/14/23 at 1636 hours, an interview was conducted with the DSS. The DSS stated Resident 27 was on
fluid restriction of 1200 ml/ day. The DSS verified Resident 27 received Nepro one carton three times a day
(711 ml per day) as supplement and it was not included in the fluid restriction.
On 2/14/23 at 1658 hours, an interview was conducted with RN 2. RN 2 stated per the facility's dietitian,
Nepro was not required to be added to the 1200 ml/day fluid restriction as it was considered as calorie and
protein supplement.
On 2/14/23 at 1730 hours, an interview was conducted with RN 2. RN 2 verified Resident 27 was on 1200
ml/day fluid restriction and intake and output flow sheet showed 1200 ml/day intake excluded the Nepro
supplement. RN 2 stated the doctor should have been notified of Resident 27's exceeded 1200 ml/day fluid
restriction.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to
administer the medications as ordered for one nonsampled resident (Resident 42).
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility staff failed to administer Resident 42's medications within 60 minutes of the scheduled time at
0900 hours. This placed the resident at risk for delays in treatment and increased risk of adverse events.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Medication Administration revised April 2019 showed to administer the
medications within 60 minutes of the scheduled time.
On 2/7/23 at 1037 hours, observation and concurrent interview was conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 stated the
medications being passed were for 0900 hours. LVN 1 stated she was late in passing the medications for
Resident 42 because she got busy, there were interruptions, and there was something that she had to do
like restroom or something. LVN 1 stated Resident 42's medications were administered at 1050 hours,
which was one hour and 50 minutes after the scheduled medication administration time at 0900 hours.
Review of Resident 42's MAR for January 2023 showed the following medications were scheduled to be
administered at 0900 hours: gabapentin, levetiracetam, and aspirin. However, LVN 1 had administered them
at 1050 hours.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure one of 25 final sampled
residents (Resident 30) were free from unnecessary psychotropic medications.
* Resident 27's psychiatrist failed to document the reason why the GDR for the use of Seroquel as
recommended by the pharmacist was contraindicated for Resident 27. This failure had the potential for
Resident 27 to experience adverse effects or receive unnecessary antipsychotic medications.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Psychotropic Medication Use dated 6/2021 showed, Antipsychotic
medications used to treat Behavioral or Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) must be clinically
indicated, be supported by an adequate rational for use and may not be used for a behavior with an
unidentified cause. Antipsychotics used to treat BPSD must receive gradual dose reduction and behavioral
interventions, unless contraindicated. GDR may be considered clinically contraindicated for reasons that
include, but that are not limited to: The physician has documented the clinical rationale for why any
additional attempted dose reduction at that time would be likely to impair the resident's function or increase
distressed behavior.
Medical record review for Resident 27 was initiated on 2/9/23. Resident 27 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of the History and Physical Examination dated 4/5/22, showed Resident 27 had a diagnosis of
dementia.
Review of the Note to Attending Physician/Prescriber dated 8/26/22, showed Resident 27's psychiatrist
disagreed with the GDR for the use of Seroquel recommended by the pharmacist; however, the psychiatrist
failed to document a rationale.
Review of the Psychiatric Evaluation Note dated 10/27/22, failed to show Resident 27's psychiatrist
addressing the recommended GDR.
Review of the MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident 27 had impaired cognitive impairment. The MDS also
showed Resident 27 had a GDR clinically contraindicated documented by a physician on 10/27/22.
On 2/9/23 at 1339 hours, a concurrent interview and medical record review for Resident 27 was conducted
with the DON. The DON was unable to show the psychiatrist documented a clinical rationale for disagreeing
with the GDR for the use Seroquel medication.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure
the medication error rate was below 5%.
Residents Affected - Few
* The facility's medication error rate was 20.5 %. This had the potential to negatively impact the residents'
health outcomes.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Administering Medications revised April 2019 showed the medications are
administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed. Medications are administered in accordance
with prescriber orders, including any required time frame. Medications are administered within one hour of
their prescribed time unless otherwise specified (for example, before and after meal orders). The individual
administering medications verifies the resident's identity before giving the resident his/her medications.
Methods of identifying the resident include checking identification band; checking photograph attached to
medical record; and if necessary, verifying the resident identification with other facility personnel. The P&P
also showed the staff is to follow established the facility infection control procedures (e.g., hand washing,
antiseptic technique gloves, isolation precautions, etc).
* On 2/7/23 at 0901 hours, a medication administration observation for Resident 74 was conducted with
LVN 1. LVN 1 was observed preparing by crushing the following medications, placing them in an individual
cup, and administering them via GT:
- Eliquis 5 mg one tablet
- famotidine 20 mg one tablet
- levetiracetam 100 mg/5 ml
- metoprolol Tart 25 mg one tablet
During this observation, LVN 1 stated she administered the Keppra (brand name for levetiracetam), Pepcid
(brand name for famotidine), Eliquis, and metoprolol. LVN 1 did not flush the GT with water in between the
medications administration.
On 2/7/23 at 0944 hours, after the medication administration, four medication cups were observed. One cup
had some white powder residue in it and LVN 1 verified that white powder residue in the cup was Pepcid.
* On 2/7/23 at 1039 hours, a medication administration observation for Resident 42 was conducted with
LVN 1. LVN 1 prepared and administered Resident 42 the following medications:
- one tablet of aspirin 81 mg
- one capsule of gabapentin 300 mg
- one tablet of levetiracetam 500 mg
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0759
An interview with LVN 1 was conducted on 2/7/23 at 1050 hours. LVN 1 verified that these medications
were for 0900 hours, and she had past the cut off time at 1000 hours.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure one of 25 final
sampled residents (Resident 27) received two medications scheduled at 0900 hours as per the physician's
orders and facility's P&P. This failure had the potential for negatively affect the resident's well-being.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Administering Medications revised April 2019 showed the medications are
to be administered in accordance with the prescriber's orders, including any required time frame.
During a medication administration observation on 2/14/23 at 0859 hours, with LVN 4, the following
medications were prepared and administered to Resident 27 by LVN 4:
- clopidogrel (blood thinner) 75 mg one tablet
- amlodipine (antihypertensive) 75 mg one tablet
- quetiapine fumarate (antipsychotic) 50 mg one tablet
- clonidine HCL (antihypertensive) 0.1 mg one tablet
- hydralazine HCL (antihypertensive) 100 mg one tablet
- divalproex (anticonvulsant) 125 mg one capsule
- buspirone HCL (antianxiety) 5 mg one tablet
- Clear Lax (laxative) 17 gm for bowel movement
- sevelamer (used to control high level of phosphorus) 2.4 gm powder one packet mix with 60 ml of water
with meals
During the medication reconciliation on 2/14/23 at 0955 hours, showed the orders for carvedilol 25 mg one
tablet by mouth two times a day related to essential hypertension and calcium acetate (Phos Binder) 667
mg one capsule by mouth with meals. However, these two medications were not administered during the
above medication administration observation.
On 2/14/23 at 1137 hours, an interview and medical record review was conducted with LVN 4. LVN 4 was
made aware and verified the above findings.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, interview, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the medications were
safely stored and properly labeled. These had the potential for medication errors.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Interpretation and Implementation revised April 2019 showed the labels
for stock medications include all necessary information, such as: (c) the expiration date when applicable.
1. On 2/8/23 at 1434 hours, during a medication cart observation in Station 1 and concurrent interview with
LVN 2, the following medications were observed:
- Allergy Relief Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg bottle did not have any visible expiration date.
- Senna S with the expiration date of January 2023
- valproic acid solution bottle was sticky.
LVN 2 verified the above findings.
2. On 2/8/23 at 1452 hours, during the medication storage observation in Medication Room A and
concurrent interview with LVN 2, the following was observed:
- one box of Refresh tears was stored next to these oral medications: loratadine 10 mg, magnesium oxide
400 mg, folic acid 100 mcg, and loperamide 2 mg.
LVN 2 verified the artificial tear should not be stored with the oral medications.
3. On 2/9/23 at 1430 hours, during a medication cart observation in Medication Room B and concurrent
interview with LVN 3, a bottle of Banophen 25 mg was observed with no expiration date. LVN 3 verified the
finding.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0803
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be
updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Based on observation, interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to notify the residents of a
change in the lunch menu when Brussel sprouts were not available for lunch as per the facility's menu. This
failure resulted in the residents not receiving their meal as per the menu, which had the potential to
negatively impact the residents' well-being.
Findings:
On 2/6/23 at 1220 hours, an observation of the residents' lunch menu was conducted. The residents' lunch
menu was posted in the hallway adjacent to the nursing station. The residents' lunch menu for 2/6/23,
showed the lunch menu included savory Brussel sprouts.
On 2/6/23 at 1226 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with Resident 24.
Resident 24 was observed eating his lunch in his room. Resident 24's lunch tray was observed without
savory Brussel sprouts as per the lunch menu. Resident 24's lunch tray was observed with peas (not
reflected on the menu). Resident 24 was asked if he liked Brussel sprouts, to which he replied, yes, Brussel
sprouts are healthy. Resident 24 was asked if he was informed by the facility that his lunch would not
include Brussel sprouts. Resident 24 stated he was not informed by the facility that his lunch would not
include Brussel sprouts and peas would be provided as a substitute.
On 2/6/23 at 1240 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the DM. The DM
verified the lunch menu (for 2/6/23) showed Brussel sprouts were to be served for lunch. The DM stated the
kitchen was out of Brussel sprouts and no residents received Brussel sprouts with lunch. The DM stated the
facility served the residents peas as a substitution for Brussel sprouts. The DM stated as of Thursday
2/2/23, he was aware the facility did not have Brussel sprouts available. The DM was asked if the facility
notified the residents of the change in the menu, to which the DM replied no, the residents were not
informed of the menu change.
Review of the facility's Resident Census and Conditions of Residents form dated 2/6/23, showed 90
residents received food prepared in the kitchen.
The DM verified only one resident in the facility was not scheduled to receive Brussel Sprouts with lunch
(due to an order for a liquid diet). Therefore, 89 residents were scheduled to receive Brussel sprouts with
lunch in accordance with the menu.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure the food safety
and sanitation requirements were met in the kitchen as evidenced by the following:
Residents Affected - Some
* The facility failed to air dry the blender during the puree preparation.
* The facility failed to ensure the kitchen utensils had smooth cleanable surface.
* The facility failed ensure the appropriate food grade sanitizing wipes were used to disinfect countertops
and tables where the food was prepared.
* The facility failed to ensure the chlorine test strips had not expired.
* The facility failed to ensure the kitchen staff performed hand hygiene and changed gloves during
dishwashing.
* The facility failed to ensure the labeling and dating of the foods stored in the refrigerator, freezer, and
open, dry storage area.
These failures had the potential to cause foodborne illnesses in a medically vulnerable resident population
who consumed food prepared in the kitchen.
Findings:
Review of the Form CMS-672 titled Resident Census and Conditions of Residents completed by the facility
dated 2/6/23, showed 90 of 95 residents residing in the facility received food prepared in the kitchen.
1. According to the USDA Food Code 2017, Section 4-901.11, Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying
Required, items must be allowed to drain and to air-dry before being stacked or stored. Stacking wet items
prevents them from drying and may allow an environment where microorganism can begin to grow.
On 2/7/23 at 1020 hours, an observation of puree preparation was conducted with [NAME] 1. [NAME] 1
was observed taking the blender from the dishwashing machine which was not fully air dried prior to use.
On 2/7/23 at 1055 hours, the finding was verified with [NAME] 1 and had no comment.
On 2/7/23 at 1100 hours, the finding was verified with the DSS who stated the blender should have been air
dried before use to prevent moisture or water mixing with the food and can caused bacteria.
2. According to the USDA Food Code 2017, Section 4-101.11, Multiuse, Characteristics, materials that are
used in the construction of utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of
deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be
durable, corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface, and
resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
On 2/7/23 at 1100 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the DSS. Two flipper
spatulas were observed to be worn off, chipped, discolored, with melted handle. The DSS verified the
findings. The DSS stated it should not be used as it could mix with the resident's food and it could be
ingested.
3. According to the USDA Food Code 2017, 4-701.10, Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils, effective
sanitization procedures destroy organisms of public health importance that may be present on wiping
cloths, food equipment, or utensils after cleaning, or which have been introduced into the rinse solution.
On 2/7/23 at 1221 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the DSS. There
were no red buckets used for sanitizing the countertops and tables. The DSS verified the findings and
stated the antibacterial hand sanitizing alcohol wipes were used to sanitize the countertops and tables.
On 2/7/23 at 1550 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the DSS. The DSS
stated the antibacterial hand sanitizing alcohol wipes were not appropriate for cleaning the countertops and
tables; and the residents could possibly get ill when the countertops and tables used to prepare food were
not sanitized with the correct disinfectant wipes and solution.
4. According to the USDA Food Code 2017, Section 4-501.116, Warewashing Equipment, Determining
Chemical Sanitizer Concentration, concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by
using a test kit or other device.
On 2/7/23 at 1228 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the DSS regarding
the chlorine solution test. The DSS checked the concentration of the chlorine using a paper test strip taken
from a bottle of chlorine test strips. The chlorine test strip container had an expiration date of February
2021. The DSS verified the findings and stated the test result may be inaccurate.
5. According to the USDA Food Code 2017, 2-301, When to Wash, food employees shall clean their hands
and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation, including working with
exposed food, clean equipment, and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single use articles; after
handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and
contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; before donning gloves to initiate a
task that involves working with food; and after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
On 2/9/23 at 0825 hours, an observation was conducted with [NAME] 2 during dishwashing. [NAME] 2 was
observed wearing gloves and scraping food from the dirty plates and meal trays for dishwashing; and while
wearing the same pair of gloves, [NAME] 2 was observed sorting the clean dishes. [NAME] 2 then touched
the clean plates and cups with the same gloves.
On 2/9/23 at 0834 hours, an interview was conducted with [NAME] 2. [NAME] 2 verified the findings and
stated there was usually another kitchen staff to help with dishwashing, but they were short staff. [NAME] 2
stated he should have changed gloves to prevent the spread of bacteria.
On 2/7/23 at 0836 hours, the above findings were verified with the DSS. The DSS stated there were usually
two kitchen staff for dishwashing, one staff to handle the dirty dishes and another staff for
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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Anaheim, CA 92802
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
the clean dishes. The DSS stated [NAME] 2 should have changed his gloves for infection control purposes
and to prevent cross contamination.
6. According to the FDA Food Code 2017, Section 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for
Safety Food, Date Marking: Marking the date or day the original container is opened with a procedure to
discard the food on or before the last date by which the food must be consumed.
During the initial kitchen tour on 2/6/23 at 0817 hours, the following food items were identified:
- Refrigerator #1 had three prepared half peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with no prepared date and no
best by date.
- Refrigerator #2 had cut lettuces, bag of red grapes, prepared corn in a container and prepared jello with
no received date, open date, and prepared date.
- Freezer #1 had five bags of waffle and an open bag of green beans with no received date, open date, and
prepared date.
- Freezer #2 had turkey breast wrapped in a plastic wrap undated, and an open bags of garden burgers and
hamburgers in a plastic bag with no open date.
- In the dry storage room, an open, unsealed bag of coconut flakes was undated.
- In the kitchen area, a large rolling floor container bin for uncooked rice with no open and expiration dates.
On 2/6/23 at 0817 hours, an interview was conducted with the Assistant Dietary Supervisor. The Assistant
Dietary Supervisor acknowledged the above findings. When asked how they could tell when the food items
were expired, the Assistant Dietary Supervisor stated there was no way to know when the food items were
expired if the bags of the food items were not dated.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0814
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the garbage and refuse (nonhazardous
solid waste) were properly stored for two of the three garbage dumpsters. The lid of one garbage dumpster
was missing and the lid of the other dumpster was left partially open. This failure had the potential to harbor
pests or rodents which carry diseases.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings:
According to the US Food Code 2013, 5-501.113, Covering Receptacles, receptacle units for refuse shall
be kept covered with tight fitting lids after they are filled.
On 2/7/23 at 0949 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the Maintenance
Supervisor. Two dumpsters located adjacent to the kitchen were observed: one dumpster without the lid and
the other with the lid partially propped open. Multiple garbage bags filled with trash and used box were
observed sticking out of the dumpsters, preventing the garbage lids from closing completely. The
Maintenance Supervisor verified the above findings. The Maintenance Supervisor stated the dumpsters had
to be fully closed to prevent rats and rodents from getting to it and for infection control purposes.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 5. Medical
record review for Resident 41 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 41 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 41's undated POLST showed the resident's date of birth and physician's signature.
However, the remaining sections of the POLST form were left blank.
On [DATE] at 1528 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with RN 2. RN
verified Resident 41's POLST was not completed and should have been discussed with the resident during
admission and care conference.
6. Medical record review for Resident 73 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 73 was admitted the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident 73's POLST dated [DATE], showed a signature of the physician/nurse
practitioner/physician assistant. However, there was no documentation of the physician's name, phone
number, license number, and date when the POLST was signed.
On [DATE] at 1628 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with RN 2. RN
2 stated she knew Resident 73's physician's signature and verified it was Resident 73's physician who
signed the POLST. When RN 2 was asked who was responsible for ensuring the POLST form was
complete, RN 2 replied it was the nurse on duty when the physician signed the POLST form. RN 2 stated
the POLST form should have the physician's information.
7. Review of the facility's P&P titled Bath, Shower/Tub revised 2/2018 showed to document the following:
- The date and time the shower/tub bath was performed.
- The name and title of the individual(s) who assisted the resident with the shower/tub bath.
- All assessment data (e.g., any reddened areas, sores, etc., on the resident's skin) obtained during the
shower/tub bath.
- How the resident tolerated the shower/tub bath.
- If the resident refused the shower/tub bath, the reason(s)
Medical record review for Resident 48 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 48 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE], and readmitted on [DATE].
Review of the facility's Shower Schedule showed to provide Resident 48 shower every Tuesday and Fridays
during the 0700 to 1500 hours shift.
Review of the documentation related to Resident 48 shower showed documentation as to whether Resident
48 was provided a shower or not and if the resident was unavailable or refused. However, there was no
documentation whether there was any skin problem identified during the shower.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On [DATE] at 1541 hours, an interview and concurrent record review was conducted with RN 2. RN 2
verified Resident 48's shower schedule. When RN 2 was asked how the CNAs would communicate to the
licensed nurses if the residents had any skin issues observed during showers, RN 2 stated the CNAs would
document in the shower log whether there was any skin issue identified. During the interview with RN 2, the
DSD had also participated in the interview. Both RN 2 and the DSD verified there were no shower logs to
show skin checks were completed for Resident 48 during her shower.
4. Medical record review for Resident 11 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 11 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 11's Advanced Healthcare Directive Acknowledgement Form dated [DATE], showed
Resident 11 had formulated an Advanced Healthcare Directive and the facility had requested a copy.
However, review of Resident 11's POLST dated [DATE], showed the section to complete if the resident had
formulated an advance directive was left blank.
On [DATE] at 1020 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with RN 2.
RN 2 verified the finding and stated she would complete the advance directive section on Resident 11's
POLST.
2. Medical record review for Resident 69 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 69 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Review of Resident 69's POLST dated [DATE], showed the section for the physician's signature was left
blank.
On [DATE] at 1547 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the SSD.
The SSD verified the finding and stated the licensed nurse who initiated the POLST should ensure the
physician signed the POLST. The SSD further stated she was unsure as to why the physician's signature
was missed.
3. Medical record review for Resident 74 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 74 was readmitted to the facility
on [DATE].
Review of the form titled Social Service Review dated [DATE], under the resident information section,
showed Resident 74 did not have an advance directive.
However, review of Resident 74's POLST dated [DATE], showed the section to mark if the resident did not
have an advance directive was left blank.
On [DATE] at 1608 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the SSD.
The SSD verified the finding and stated Resident 74 did not have an advance directive. Based on interview
and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure the medical records for six of 25 final sampled
residents (Residents 11, 33, 41, 69, 73, and 74) and one nonsampled resident (Resident 48) were accurate
and complete. This failure had the potential for the residents' care needs not being met as their medical
information was incomplete.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0842
Findings:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
1. Medical record review for Resident 33 was initiated on [DATE]. Resident 33 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 33's POLST dated [DATE], showed to attempt resuscitation/CPR and provide full
treatment with trial artificial treatment options. However, the section for the physician's signature was left
blank.
On [DATE] at 1632 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the SSD.
The SSD acknowledged Resident 33's POLST did not have the physician's signature. The SSD stated there
was a physician's order to perform CPR and provide full treatment.
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055459
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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
interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to
implement their infection control surveillance program in accordance with the facility's P&P.
Residents Affected - Some
* The facility failed to implement their infection control surveillance program for the months of [DATE]
through [DATE]. The facility conducted surveillance of resident infections based on whether the residents
were prescribed antimicrobial medications. The facility failed to determine whether the residents who
exhibited signs and/or symptoms of infections and were not prescribed antimicrobial medications met the
facility's criteria for infection (McGeer's Criteria), and thus failed to include these residents in the facility's
infection control surveillance program.
* The facility failed to include COVID-19 positive residents in their infection control surveillance program for
the month of [DATE] as per the facility's P&P, for one of 25 final sampled residents (Resident 61) and nine
nonsampled residents (D, G, H, I, J, K, 32, 39, and 77).
* The facility failed to ensure the disinfectant wipes had not expired.
* The facility failed to ensure LVN 4 performed hand hygiene in between changing gloves during the
medication administration for Resident 27 who was on the enhanced precaution which required to use
appropriate PPE.
* The facility failed to ensure the furnitures in the Special Care Unit were maintained in a good condition for
proper cleaning.
These failures posed the risk for not identifying resident infections and not conducting surveillance of
resident infections in the facility and had the potential to inhibit the implementation of interventions to
control potential transmission of communicable diseases to the residents and staff in the facility.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Surveillance for Infections revised date 9/2017 showed the infection
preventionist will conduct ongoing surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and other
epidemiologically significant infections that have substantial impact on potential resident outcome and that
may require transmission-based precautions and other preventative interventions. The purpose of the
surveillance of infections is to identify both individual cases and trends of epidemiologically significant
organisms and HAIs, to guide appropriate interventions, and to prevent future infections. The criteria for
such infections are based on the current standard definitions of infections. Nursing staff will monitor
residents for signs and symptoms that may suggest infection, according to current criteria and definitions of
infection, and will document and report suspected infections to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
The infection preventionist or designated infection control personnel is responsible for gathering and
interpreting surveillance data. For targeted surveillance follow these guidelines: Record detailed information
about the resident and the infection (daily) on an individual infection report form. Collect information from
the individual resident infection reports (monthly) and enter a line listing of infections by resident, for the
entire month. Consider how increases or decreases (specific to
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055459
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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02/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
infection rate) might relate to recent process changes, events, or activities in the facility (i.e., change in
handwashing preparations, increased turnover in personnel or residents).
1. On [DATE] at 1001 hours, an interview, facility document review, and medical record review was
conducted with IP 1. IP 1 stated she served as the facility's IP from [DATE] through [DATE]. IP 1 was asked
to describe the facility's infection surveillance program. IP 1 stated when a resident was prescribed
antimicrobial medications and exhibited signs and/or symptoms of an infection, the licensed nurse who
received the antimicrobial order would then initiate the facility's Surveillance Data Collection - Infection
Control form. IP 1 stated the Surveillance Data Collection - Infection Control form contained information
specific to McGeer's criteria. IP 1 stated the facility utilized McGeer's criteria to determine if a resident
required antibiotics and stated the physician determined whether a resident had an infection. IP 1 stated for
residents who met McGeer's criteria, she would make a determination as to whether a resident infection
was a HAI or CAI. IP 1 stated a resident HAI occurred when a resident was prescribed antimicrobial
medication and the physician determined the resident had an infection. IP 1 stated she documented this
information on the facility's monthly Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log, in order to conduct
surveillance of the residents with infections, who were prescribed antimicrobial medications. IP 1 stated she
was responsible for surveillance of the resident infections in the facility. IP 1 stated the infection surveillance
was necessary to identify how the increase or decrease of the facility infection rates may be related to
recent process changes and infection control practices by the facility staff. IP 1 stated the identification of
resident infections in the facility was necessary to treat the resident infections and implement interventions
to mitigate the transmission of infections to the residents and staff.
Review of the facility's monthly Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Logs from [DATE] through
[DATE], showed the following residents infection surveillance data for the HAIs and CAIs:
1/2022, HAI - 24 and CAI - 8
2/2022, HAI - 12 and CAI - 12
3/2022, HAI - 18 and CAI - 18
4/2022, HAI - 4 and CAI - 8
5/2022, HAI - 8 and CAI - 18
6/2022, HAI - 18 and CAI - 18
7/2022, HAI - 11 and CAI - 6
8/2022, HAI - 5 and CAI - 9
9/2022, HAI - 11 and CAI - 8
10/2022, HAI - 12 and CAI - 10
11/2022, HAI - 12 and CAI - 11
12/2022, HAI - 21 and CAI - 12
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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F 0880
1/2023, HAI - 9 and CAI - 11
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Further review of the facility's monthly Infection and Prevention and Control Surveillance Logs from [DATE]
through [DATE] showed documentation that all residents included on the surveillance logs were also
prescribed antimicrobial medications.
Residents Affected - Some
IP 1 was asked when the residents at the facility presented with signs and/or symptoms of infection, or in
the event a resident was diagnosed with an infection (i.e., COVID-19), and were not prescribed
antimicrobial medications, if the facility included these residents in the facility's infection surveillance
program (for the months of [DATE] through [DATE]). IP 1 stated the facility conducted surveillance of the
resident infections based on whether the residents were prescribed antimicrobial medications. IP 1 stated
the facility did not include the residents (in the facility's infection surveillance program from 1/22 through
1/23) who exhibited signs and/or symptoms of infections (or were diagnosed with an infection, i.e.,
COVID-19), unless these residents were prescribed antimicrobial medications.
IP 1 was asked how many residents in the facility had infections (met McGeer's criteria or were diagnosed
with an infection) and were not prescribed antimicrobial medications (from [DATE] through [DATE]). IP 1
stated she was unable to make that determination.
2. Further review of the facility's monthly Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Log for [DATE] was
conducted with IP 1 and showed only three residents (Residents F, 21, and 28) had a COVID-19 infection.
However, a medical record review showed documentation an additional 10 residents (Residents D, G, H, I,
J, K, 32, 39, 61, and 77) had tested positive for COVID-19 in 11/2022. IP 1 verified these residents were not
included in the facility's monthly Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance log for 11/2022.
2. On [DATE] at 0901 hours, during the medication administration observation and concurrent interview with
LVN 1, LVN 1 was observed cleaning the stethoscope and sphygmomanometer with alcohol germicidal
wipes ethyl alcohol 73% with expiration date of 10/22. During an interview with LVN 1, LVN 1 stated she
used this alcohol wipe tub for more than 10 residents. LVN 1 stated, it's not sanitizing when expired
On [DATE] at 1123 hours, during a medication cart observation and concurrent interview with LVN 2 in
Station 1, a tub of Micro One Germicidal Alcohol wipes had an expiration date of 10/22 and LVN 2 verified
the finding. LVN 2 stated she used this new alcohol wipe tub for at least 30 residents.
On [DATE] at 1447 hours, during a medication cart observation and concurrent interview with LVN 3 in
Station 3, a bottle of Micro Kill One Alcohol wipes was unsealed and had an expiration of 10/22. LVN 3
verified the finding.
3. On [DATE] at 0855 hours, a medication administration observation of Resident 27 was conducted with
LVN 4.
LVN 4 came out of the room with gloves still on and recorded Resident's 27 blood pressure in his computer.
LVN 4 failed to properly discard the used gloves prior to leaving Resident 27's room which was on enhance
precaution. LVN 4 also failed to perform hand hygiene after discarding the used
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055459
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
gloves. LVN 4 also failed to sanitize the sphygmomanometer after being used on the resident who was on
the enhanced precaution.
LVN 4 went back to Resident 27's room with gloves on but did not don a yellow gown, wearing the surgical
mask and face shield. LVN 4 was observed checking Resident 27's temperature and pulse. Then, LVN 4
was observed discarding his used gloves without proper hand hygiene and placing the thermometer and
pulse oximeter in his medication cart without sanitized them after used.
In addition, LVN 4 was observed not performing hand hygiene prior to preparing the medications.
An interview was conducted with LVN 4 on [DATE] at 1137 hours. LVN 4 stated he did not know that
Resident 27 was on the enhanced precaution.
4. On [DATE] at 0929 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with CNA 2 in the
Special Care Unit. The activity room was observed to have two love seats and one couch with peeled
surfaces and rough edges exposing inside material. Two residents were observed sitting in the love seats.
CNA 2 verified the findings.
On [DATE] 1407 hours, an observation and interview were conducted with Housekeeper 1. When asked
what type of materials was used for cleaning the couche and love seats with peeled surfaces, Housekeeper
1 stated the Clorox spray was used in cleaning of the couches and love seats with peeled surfaces.
Housekeeper 1 showed the Clorox container with the label showing for cleaning of the hard and nonporous
surfaces. She stated the bottle of Clorox was given to her by her supervisor to use since COVID.
On [DATE] at 1421 hours, Housekeeper 1 demonstrated how to clean the love seat with peeled surface by
spraying the Clorox solution, then wiped. Housekeeper 1 stated the liquid from the spray went down and
would accumulate microorganism as it was not wiped.
Review of the manufacturer's information for Clorox Bleach Germicidal Spray showed the recommended
use is for hard, non-porous surfaces.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0881
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility
failed to accurately determine whether six of 25 final sampled residents (Residents 30, 33, 71, 74, 85, and
88) and seven non-sampled residents (Residents A, B, C, D, E, 22, and 31) who were prescribed antibiotics
had met the McGeer's criteria. As a result, the facility failed to inform the residents' physicians that the
residents did not meet McGeer's Criteria for true infections and potentially inhibited the residents'
physicians from discontinuing the unnecessary antibiotics. This potentially resulting in adverse reactions
associated with antibiotics and the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Infection, an estimated 70% of nursing home residents
receive one or more courses of antibiotics during a year. Studies have shown that 40% to 75% of the
antibiotics prescribed in nursing homes may be unnecessary or inappropriate. Frail and older adults are at
significant risk of harm from antibiotic overuse including increased adverse drug events, increased drug
interactions and infection with antibiotic-resistant organisms. The World Health Organization cites antibiotic
resistance as one of the biggest threats to human health.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Antimicrobial Stewardship Program undated, showed the facility policy is
to implement an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program with the goal of optimizing clinical outcomes and to
minimize unintended consequences of antimicrobial use, including toxicity.
The facility's IP shall monitor the facility's antibiotic usage patterns, by routinely collecting and reviewing the
antibiotics prescribed for HAI that did not meet McGeer's criteria. The facility's infection control committee
shall provide feedback to attending physicians on their individual prescribing patterns of cultures ordered
and antibiotics prescribed.
Review of the facility's P&P titled Antibiotic Stewardship Orders for Antibiotics revised 12/16 showed
antibiotics will be prescribed and administered to residents under the guidance of the facility's antibiotic
stewardship program. Appropriate indications for use of antibiotics include criteria met for the clinical
definition of active infection.
On 2/7/23 at 0924 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review and facility document review
was conducted with IP 2. IP 2 stated within her role as the facility's infection preventionist, she was
responsible for oversight of the facility's antibiotic stewardship program. IP 2 stated a component of the
facility's antibiotic stewardship program consisted of conducting a review of residents prescribed antibiotics
and determining whether those residents had met McGeer's criteria. IP 2 stated when a resident was
prescribed antibiotics and failed to meet McGeer's criteria, the resident's physician would then be notified
that the resident had not met McGeer's criteria for a true infection. IP 2 stated the rationale for notifying the
physician when a resident prescribed antibiotics had not met McGeer's criteria, was to provide the
physician with the opportunity to discontinue unnecessary antibiotics. IP 2 stated the unnecessary use of
antibiotics was associated with resident adverse reactions and the development of MDROs.
Review of the facility's Monthly Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Logs for January 2022
through January 2023 was conducted with IP 2 and showed the following residents had acquired a HAI and
were prescribed antibiotics:
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Event ID:
Facility 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
055459
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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 0881
- Resident 31 (January 2022)
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
- Residents A and 22 (February 2022)
- Resident B (May 2022)
Residents Affected - Few
- Resident C (September 2022)
- Residents D and 85 (November 2022)
- Resident 74 (December 2022)
- Residents E, 30, 33, 71, and 88 (January 2023)
Review of the facility's Surveillance Data Collection Infection Control forms (which contained the McGeer's
criteria) and the residents' medical records was conducted with IP 2. IP 2 verified Residents A, B, C, D, E,
22, 30, 31, 33, 71, 74, 85, and 88 were prescribed antibiotics; however, they did not meet the McGeer's
criteria for a true infection, in accordance with the facility's antibiotic stewardship program.
Further review of the residents' medical records failed to show documented evidence the residents'
physicians were notified that these residents did not meet the McGeer's criteria (thus potentially preventing
the physicians from discontinuing the antibiotics for these residents). IP 2 verified the findings.
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
055459
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
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 0908
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the freezer
compartment inside the medication refrigerator was free of ice buildup. This had had the potential for the
refrigerator not being maintained in a safe operating condition.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Storage of Medications revised date 11/2020 showed the facility stores all
drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure, and orderly manner. The nursing staff is responsible for maintaining
medication storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
On 2/8/23 at 1108 hours, Medication Room A inspection and concurrent interview was conducted with LVN
2.
On 2/8/23 at 1136 hours, the medication refrigerator was observed to have ice build in the freezer
compartment. LVN 2 verified the findings and stated the ice build up in the freezer was indicated that the
temperature may be too cold. LVN 2 stated she noticed the ice buildup in the freezer in the morning but did
not do anything because she did not know what to do when there was an ice buildup in the freezer section
of the refrigerator.
On 2/9/23 at 1555 hours, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON acknowledged the findings.
When asked how often the medication refrigerator was cleaned and defrosted, the DON stated as needed.
When asked who was responsible to defrost the medication refrigerator, the DON stated the morning and
night shift RNs were responsible.
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