F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the environment remained as free of
accident hazards as is possible and that each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accident
during shower for one of three sampled residents (Resident 3), when Resident 3 was left in the shower
unsupervised.
This failure resulted in Resident 3 to receive multiple blisters to his lower body area.
Findings :
A review of Resident 3's clinical record titled, admission Record (contains medical and demographic
information) indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included
paraplegia (impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities) and muscle weakness (lack of
strength in the muscles).
During a review of Resident 3's History and Physical (H&P) dated September 23, 2023, the H&P indicated .
This resident [Resident 3 ] has the capacity to understand and make decisions .
During a review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set (MDS- a computerized assessment instrument), Section
GG Functional Abilities and Goals (Coding: Safety and Quality of Performance - If helper assistance is
required because patient's/resident's performance is unsafe or of poor quality, score according to amount of
assistance provided), dated March 7, 2024, the MDS indicated Resident 3 required, [coded] 03 for
showering/bathing self, meaning partial or moderate assistance (Helper does LESS THAN HALF the effort.
Helper lifts, holds, or supports trunk or limbs, but provides less than half).
During a review of Resident 3's care plan, revised on March 8, 2024, it indicated, at risk for ADL [Activity of
Daily Living]/mobility decline and requires assistance related to . non ambulatory, paralysis, paraplegia .
During a review of Resident 3's clinical record titled eINTERACT SBAR
[Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation - communication tool of summary for change of
condition] dated March 10, 2024, it indicated . During wound care , WCN [Wound Care Nurse] notice
patient has new wounds . to the left leg, scrotum, and penis with close/open blisters. Pt [Resident 3] is at
risk for developing new wounds r/t [related to] poor circulation .
During a review of Resident 3's physician order sheet, dated March 10, 2024, it indicated, a treatment order
of . close blister to left leg .close blister to scrotum .apply to penis topically
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event 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
055565
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Waterman Canyon Post Acute
1850 N. Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
[specific area] for open blister .
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 3's clinical record titled IDT note [Interdisciplinary Team - a group of healthcare
professionals from different disciplines working towards a common goal for a resident) dated March 12,
2024, it indicated Resident asked the CNA [Certified Nurse Assistant 1] to wheel him to the shower room.
Resident prefers to take a shower privately and he wants only set up help. CNA turned on the shower to
middle area. Then Resident asked for the shower head so he can take shower by himself. CNA left resident
during shower. CNA came back to check if he is done and wheeled resident back to his own room. During
treatment . noted Also a blister on mid upper thigh Resident had multiple scar tissues on sacrum and
perineal areas upon admission. Per Treatment Nurse, the areas where tissues were peeled off were pink
and no bleeding noted. But due to peeled off areas were open; they were at high risk for complications .
Residents Affected - Few
During concurrent observation and interview with Resident 3, on March 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM, Resident 3
sitting down in the wheelchair at the facility outside patio. Resident 3 stated I think I let the running shower
head rest on my lap too long while washing my upper body not realizing the water might have been too hot
for my skin, I can't feel anything from waist down.
During further interview with Resident 3, on March 26, 2024, at 1:10 PM, Resident 3 stated CNA 1 was not
with him throughout the shower. CNA 1 told him that he would come back to check on him and that he
needed to attend to other patients. Resident 3 further stated CNA 1 was in and out the shower room
approximately three times, each time being gone for 8-10 minutes. Resident 3 expressed he would feel
safer and more comfortable if CNA 1 stayed with him throughout the shower.
During an interview with the Treatment Nurse (TN), on April 19, 2024, at 11:25 AM, the TN stated that on
March 10, 2024, during treatment, she discovered new blisters to left leg, scrotum, and penis area. She
further stated that when she asked Resident 3 about it, he informed her that he had left the shower head
running for too long yesterday (March 9, 2024). The TN then contacted the doctor to report the issue and
obtain a treatment order.
During an interview with Assistance Director of Nursing (ADON), on April 19, 2024, at 2:50 PM, the ADON
stated CNA 1 should have stayed with Resident 3 throughout his shower to supervise for safety.
During a follow up telephone interview, with CNA 1 on April 19, 2024, at 3:45 PM, CNA 1 stated that on
March 9, 2024, Resident 3 was assigned to him for the first time. CNA 1 stated he wheeled Resident 3 to
the shower room and adjusted the water temperature to be approximately between cold and hot, before
leaving Resident 3 inside the shower room. CNA 1 further stated that he was unsure about the facility's
practice, but he informed Resident 3 before leaving the shower room that he would be outside that he
needed to attend to other patients and would check on him if he needed assistance or had finish his
shower.
During a review of the facility' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Activity of Daily Living (ADL's),
Supporting revised March 2018, the P&P indicated Policy Statement. Residents who are unable to carry
out activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good nutrition,
grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Policy Interpretation and Implementation . 2. Appropriate care and
services will be provided for residents who are unable to carry out ADLs independently . including
appropriate support and assistance with: a. Hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral care) .
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055565
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055565
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Waterman Canyon Post Acute
1850 N. Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
During a concurrent interview and record review with on April 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM, with ADON, the
facility's P&P titled, Bath, Shower/Tub revised March 2024, was reviewed, the P&P indicated, Purpose. The
purposes of this procedure are to promote cleanliness, provide comfort to the resident and to observe the
condition of the resident's skin. General Guidelines. 1. Be sure that the bath area is at a comfortable
temperature for the resident. 2. Residents who require assistance with ADL's: a. Stay with the resident
throughout the bath. Never leave the resident unattended in the tub or shower 3. Use the emergency call
signal for assistance, if needed . The ADON stated the facility did not follow the policy.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055565
If continuation sheet
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