F 0552
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record review, facility failed to ensure staff obtained consent (communication process
between the clinician and the patient that's ensures that the patient is fully informed about the nature of the
procedure or intervention, the potential risks and benefits, and the alternative treatments available) to
COVID -19 and influenza informed consents were properly obtained from a resident with cognitive
impairment according to the facility policy and procedures (P&P) titled, Coronavirus Vaccine Policy
(COVID-19 Vaccine Policy) reviewed on 7/11/2025, for one of four sampled residents (Resident 8).This
deficient practice resulted in the facility violating the rights for Resident 8.Findings: A review of Resident 8's
admission Record indicated that Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was readmitted to
the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included schizophrenia (a serious mental illness that is
characterized by disturbances in thought), hyperlipidemia, and hypertension (HTN). A review of Resident
8's history and physical (H&P - formal and complete assessment of the patient and the problem) date
5/9/2025 indicated that Resident 8 did not have the capacity for medical decision due to mental
incapacitation (the physical and/or mental inability to make informed, rational judgments and decisions) and
mental disorder (conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior). A review of Resident 8's
MDS dated [DATE], indicated Resident 8 had impaired cognition, was independent with eating, oral
hygiene, and required substantial/maximal assistance from staff with ADL (bathing, dressing and toileting a
person performs daily). A review of Resident 8's influenza immunization informed consent dated
11/10/2025 indicated that Resident 8 gave a verbal declination consent for the facility to administer the
influenza vaccination. A review of Resident 8's COVID 19 immunization informed consent 2025-2026 dated
11/10/2025 indicated that Resident 8 gave a verbal declination consent for the facility to administer the
COVID 19 vaccination. During a concurrent interview and record review, on 12/2/2025, at 4:35 P.M., with
the Director of Nursing (DON), Resident 8 charts/immunization consents records was reviewed. The DON
stated that the facility processes to administer vaccinations is to obtain immunization informed consent prior
to giving the vaccination and if the resident does not want the vaccination, then a declination form needs to
be signed by the resident. If the resident does not have a decision-making capacity, then informed consent
should be obtained from their resident representative (RP). The DON stated informed consent is for
authorization, residents/their RP stating they are authorizing or declining the vaccines, are agreeing to
getting vaccinated and also stating they understand the risks and benefits. The DON stated that if the
facility does not have a consent or the appropriate person did not sign the consent the resident is not
agreeing to be treated or to refuse the vaccine, there is no ok. The DON stated a resident with no
decision-making capacity should have a family member or RP in place to make decisions for them, they
should not be signing consents or declination forms, not if they don't have the capacity, they are not able to
decline or accept a vaccination. The DON stated that if the resident or the residents
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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New Vista Post-Acute Care Center
1516 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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RP consents to the vaccinations then the vaccines are given, documented in the point click care (PCC -a
charting system used in nursing homes, assisted living and home care) under immunizations, an order is
entered in the residents orders, then onto the electronic medication administration record (EMAR - a digital
system that replaces paper-based charts for tracking how and when medications are given to patients) of
the residents for the nurses to monitor the resident for adverse effects for 72 hours. A review of the facility's
P&P titled, Coronavirus Vaccine Policy (COVID-19 Vaccine Policy) reviewed on 7/11/2025, indicated under
documentation that, Documenting COVID-19 Vaccine:The facility will maintain documentation for all
residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination status, For . residents, the information will be documented in
their medical record.The information to be documented includes:The staff person, resident or
representative was provided education regarding the benefits and potential risks associated with COVID-19
vaccine.Whether the . resident/representative consented to the vaccine. If yes:Which vaccine was
administered?Which dose was administered?Date of vaccinationAny Signs/Symptoms of adverse
reaction.If no, reason for refusal:ContraindicationRefusalFor staff or residents who refuse, the facility will
ask the individual to signCOVID-19 vaccine declination form and maintain a copy of the form.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
New Vista Post-Acute Care Center
1516 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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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
observations, interviews and record review, facility failed to ensure staff adhered to infection control
practices by failing to:1. Ensure four of five sampled residents (Residents 5, 6, 7, and 8) received
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 - an illness caused by a virus which causes severe acute respiratory
syndrome), pneumonia (an infection in one or both lungs that may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi)
and influenza (an infection of the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system)
vaccines2. Ensure certified nursing assistant (CNA) 1, CNA 2, and licensed vocational nurse (LVN) 1 were
fit tested (confirm that a respirator forms a tight seal to your face before you use it in the workplace) for N95
mask (a personal protective equipment [PPE] used to protect the wearer from particles or from liquid
contaminating the face) according to the facility P&P titled, Fit Test and Respirator Seal Check Policy
reviewed [DATE].3. Ensure facility staff performed hand hygiene and donned (put on, applied) appropriate
PPE before entering a covid isolation room.4. High touch surface areas (surfaces that frequently come in
contact with humans) were disinfected according to the facility document titled, Corona Virus Disease 2019
(COVID -19) Mitigation Plan reviewed [DATE]. Staff appropriately handled contaminated/dirty linen from a
covid isolation room according to the facility P&P titled, Infection Control Policy -Laundry Services reviewed
[DATE], and P&P titled, Infection Control Program System reviewed [DATE] These deficient practices
placed the residents and staff at increased risk to contract covid-19, hospitalization and/or death.Findings A
review of Resident 5's admission Record indicated Resident 5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and
was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included liver transplant (a surgery that
removes a liver that no longer functions properly [liver failure] and replaces it with a healthy liver from a
deceased donor or a portion of a healthy liver from a living donor), diabetes mellitus (DM - a disorder
characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing), and end stage renal disease
(ESRD -irreversible kidney failure). A review of Resident 5's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a resident
assessment tool) dated [DATE], indicated Resident 5 had intact cognition (when a person has no trouble
remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their everyday life),
needed set up/clean up assistance with eating, partial/moderate assistance with oral hygiene, and required
substantial/maximal assistance from staff with all other activities of daily living (ADL - activities such as
bathing, dressing and toileting a person performs daily). A review of Resident 5's influenza immunization
informed consent dated [DATE] indicated that Resident 5 gave a verbal consent for the facility to administer
the influenza vaccination. A review of Resident 5's COVID 19 immunization informed consent 2025-2026
dated [DATE] indicated that Resident 5 gave a verbal consent for the facility to administer the COVID 19
vaccination. A review of Resident 6's admission Record indicated that resident 6 was admitted to the facility
on [DATE] and was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hyperlipidemia (too
many lipids [fats] in the blood), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and diabetes mellitus (DM - a disorder
characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing). A review of Resident 6's MDS
dated [DATE], indicated Resident 6 had intact cognition, was independent with eating, required set up/clean
up assistance from staff with oral hygiene, and required staff assistance with ADL (bathing, dressing and
toileting a person performs daily). A review of Resident 6's influenza immunization informed consent dated
[DATE] indicated Resident 6 gave a verbal consent for the facility to administer the influenza vaccination. A
review of Resident 6's COVID 19 immunization informed consent 2025-2026 dated [DATE] indicated
Resident 6 gave a verbal consent for the facility to administer the COVID 19 vaccination. A review of
Resident 7's admission Record
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
New Vista Post-Acute Care Center
1516 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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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 - Few
indicated that Resident 7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hyperlipidemia
(elevated lipids [fats] in the blood), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and, and hypertension (HTN - high
blood pressure). A review of Resident 7's MDS dated [DATE], indicated Resident 7 had impaired cognition
(when a person has trouble remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that
affect their everyday life), was dependent on staff with ADL (bathing, dressing and toileting a person
performs daily). A review of Resident 8's admission Record indicated that Resident 8 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] and was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included schizophrenia (a
serious mental illness that is characterized by disturbances in thought), hyperlipidemia, and HTN. A review
of Resident 8's history and physical (H&P - formal and complete assessment of the patient and the
problem) date [DATE] indicated that Resident 8 did not have the capacity for medical decision due to
mental incapacitation (the physical and/or mental inability to make informed, rational judgments and
decisions) and mental disorder (conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior). A review
of Resident 8's MDS dated [DATE], indicated Resident 8 had impaired cognition, was independent with
eating, oral hygiene, and required substantial/maximal assistance from staff with ADL (bathing, dressing
and toileting a person performs daily). A review of Resident 8's influenza immunization informed consent
dated [DATE] indicated that Resident 8 gave a verbal declination consent for the facility to administer the
influenza vaccination. A review of Resident 8's COVID 19 immunization informed consent 2025-2026 dated
[DATE] indicated that Resident 8 gave a verbal declination consent for the facility to administer the COVID
19 vaccination. During a concurrent observation and concurrent interview on [DATE], at 9:03 A.M., Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 entered a covid isolation room without performing hand hygiene and did not
wear appropriate PPE for the room. CNA 1 was observed wearing N95 mask. CNA 1 was also observed
coming out of the covid isolation room into the hallway holding contaminated/dirty linen. CNA 1 stated that
before entering any resident room, he is supposed to perform hand hygiene using alcohol-based hand rub
(ABHR - kill microorganisms [a living thing that is so small it must be viewed with a microscope] on hands
that cause infection) located outside the isolation room the door. CNA 1 stated he did not perform hand
hygiene before entering the isolation room. CNA 1 stated for the covid isolation room, in addition to wearing
N95 mask, he (CNA 1) he is supposed to put on a gown, and gloves which were inside the isolation cart
located by the covid isolation room. CNA 1 stated PPE are put on before entering the covid isolation room
for infection control so that he does not get covid. CNA 1 also stated that dirty linen from the covid isolation
room should be placed in the dirty linen hamper in the covid isolation room and not be brought out into the
hallways because of infection control. During an interview on [DATE], at 12:16 P.M., the Janitor (JT) stated
that it is the responsibility of the JT to disinfect the high touch surface areas (handrails in the hallway). JT
stated that he disinfects the handrails in the hallway twice during his shift, at 5 A.M., and at 1 P.M. JT stated
that the handrails in the hallway are disinfected to prevent infection. JT stated that once the handrails in the
hallway are disinfected, there is no documented evidence that the handrails have been/were disinfected.
During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE], at 3:24 P.M., with CNA 2 was wearing a honey
well N95 mask (Approved N95 respirator face masks provide protection against airborne particulates with a
95% filter efficiency against solid and liquid). CNA 2 stated she got the N95 mask from the front desk,
however, she has not been fit tested for the N95 she was wearing. CNA 2 stated N95 mask have a tighter fit
to prevent infection control. During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE], at 3:31 P.M., LVN 1
was wearing a honey well N95 mask. LVN 1 stated she has not been fit for the N95 mask she was wearing.
LVN 1 stated fit testing for N95 is done to determine the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
New Vista Post-Acute Care Center
1516 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
right N95 for the staff to wear to be protected from airborne infections and prevent getting contaminated.
LVN 1 stated if the wrong N95 or one that was not approved based on the fit testing is worn, staff can get
sick and could potentially get/pass covid. During a concurrent interview and record review, on [DATE], at
4:35 P.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON), Resident 5, Residents 6, Resident 7, and Resident 8
charts/immunization consents records and fit testing binders were reviewed. The DON stated that the
facility process when going into a covid isolation room is that staff should wash hands with either soap and
water or ABHR when entering and exiting a resident's room and should wear a face mask, gloves, and
gown because the facility right was in a covid outbreak. The DON stated, this is done to protect each other
from each other, to prevent and decrease infection. The DON stated not adhering to wearing the
appropriate PPE is not adhered can lead to increased spread of the covid virus. The DON stated that the
facility process for proper handling of laundry from a covid isolation room is that the covid isolation room
should have its own hampers where the dirty linen can be stored and then properly transported to the
laundry room where they are washed separately from the non-isolated linen. The DON stated staff should
not be carrying the linen into the hallway because it can potentially spread the covid virus infection. The
DON stated that high touch areas are hallway, residents' rooms, doorknobs, television (tv) remotes, any
area that is frequently touched by residents is a high touch surfaces area. It is the responsibility of
housekeeping to disinfect high touch surface areas. DON stated, I am not sure if high touch surface areas
are disinfected every 2 hours, 6 hours or 8 hours. This is done to decrease the spread of infection and
prevent possible infection. There should be a log that housekeeping should sign off once they have
disinfected the high touch surface areas. The DON stated that if the resident or the residents RP consents
to the vaccinations then the vaccines are given, documented in the point click care (PCC -a charting
system used in nursing homes, assisted living and home care) under immunizations, an order is entered in
the residents orders, then onto the electronic medication administration record (EMAR - a digital system
that replaces paper-based charts for tracking how and when medications are given to patients) of the
residents for the nurses to monitor the resident for adverse effects for 72 hours. The DON stated there is no
documented evidence in the medical charts (electronic or physical) that Residents 5, 6, and 7 who had
consented to receive influenza and covid 19 vaccinations received the vaccinations. The DON stated she is
not sure why the residents did not receive their covid or influenza vaccinations even if they consented to
them. The DON stated that Resident 5, 6, 7, and 8 did not have any consent or declination of the
pneumonia vaccine and that there was no documented evidence that the pneumonia vaccine was given to
the residents or that the residents had declined the vaccine, there is nothing under immunizations. The
DON stated that covid 19 and influenza vaccines are recommended annually and if not given may lead to
contracting the covid 19 or influenza virus which may lead to bad respiratory issues, possible
hospitalization or death. The DON also stated that not having the pneumonia vaccine may also lead to
respiratory issues such as shortness of breath, trouble breathing which may lead to hospitalization, and
possibly death. The DON stated fit testing is done annually and upon staff hire to ensure that there are no
changes such as weight gain or loss that could cause the mask to not fit properly so as to protect residents
and staff, to ensure that nothing is coming in or going out of the respiratory system that could potentially
affect the residents, preventing the spread of infection. The DON stated that if staff are not fit tested or are
wearing the wrong N95 is, it may lead to infection and the spread of it. The DON stated that all facility staff
fit testing are kept in the fit testing binder and there is no other place where they are kept. The DON stated
after reviewing the fit testing binder that facility staff were last fit tested 11/2024 and should have been fit
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055473
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/02/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
New Vista Post-Acute Care Center
1516 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Few
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tested end of 11/2025. The DON stated that there is no documented evidence of N95 fit testing for CNA 2
and LVN. The DON stated that CNA 1 was last fit tested in 2023 and that there is no documented evidence
of the current N95 fir testing. A review of the facility's Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID -19) Mitigation
Plan, Reviewed [DATE], indicated, . Increase Frequency In Cleaning and Disinfecting High-Touch Surfaces
at least every 4 hours using Bleach Wipes or EPA Approved Chemicals e.g. bed rails, call lights, handrails,
doorknobs, nursing stations, medical chart cover, bedside tables Proper Laundering of LinensWhen caring
for residents with respiratory infection and symptoms use Standard, Contact, and Droplet Precautions with
eye protection.Required PPE: Fit-tested NIOSH N-95 Mask . Gown, Gloves and Eye Protection. A review of
the facility's P&P titled, Infection Control Policy -Laundry Services Reviewed [DATE], indicated, Policy: It is
the policy of the facility to assure a clean supply of linens and to protect employees who handle and
process the laundry.Laundry includes resident's personal clothing, linens, (i.e., sheets, blankets, pillows),
towels, washcloths, and items from departments such as nursing, dietary, rehab services, beauty shop, and
environmental services. Regardless of where the laundry is processed, it is the facility's responsibility to
ensure that all laundry is handled, stored, processed and transported in a safe and sanitary manner.All
soiled linen should be bagged or put into carts at the location where they have been used. A review of the
facility's P&P titled, Infection Control Program System Reviewed [DATE], indicated, Policy: The facility has
an established infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and
comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases
and infections . Personnel must handle, store, process, and transport linens so as to prevent the spread of
infection. A review of the facility's P&P titled, Fit Test and Respirator Seal Check Policy Reviewed [DATE],
indicated, Policy: It is the facility's policy to adhered to OSHA guidelines. A ‘fit test' tests the seal between
the N95 mask's, or respirator's, facepiece and your face. It typically takes 15-20 minutes to complete and
should be performed when this type of mask is first used and then at least annually. Purpose: The purpose
of the fit test is to assure that the mask fits and seals properly so potentially contaminated air cannot leak
into the mask and so hazardous substances are kept out.Procedures: The fit test must be conducted using
the same make, model, and size of mask that the worker will use on the job. Fit testing with a different type
of mask than the one that will be used does not assure proper protection. 2. If the model of mask used for
the fit test does not properly fit, another make, model, style, or size of mask must be tested until one that
fits properly has been identified. 3. The Facility needs to provide staff with a reasonable selection of sizes
and models to try. Once the fit test is completed and the wearer knows which mask fits best, he/she should
always use the one shown to be the right ‘fit' or ‘size.' That way, it can be replaced with another mask with
appropriate fit.
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