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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SOUTH COAST POST ACUTECMS #0556531 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

055653 07/24/2024 South Coast Post Acute 1030 W Warner Ave Santa Ana, CA 92707
F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Based on observation, interview, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure the infection control practices were implemented to help prevent development and transmission of diseases and infections for two of four sampled residents (Residents 3 and 4) and six of six nonsampled residents (Residents 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10). Residents Affected - Some * The facility failed to properly store and label two bedpans and a basin observed on a handrail in Room A's restroom occupied by Residents 5 and 6. * The facility failed to properly store and label a basin found in Room B's restroom occupied by Residents 3, 7, 8 and 9. * The facility failed to properly store and label a urinal found on top of a toilet tank in Room C occupied by Residents 4 and 10. These failures had the potential for cross contamination and spread of infections. Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Infection Prevention and Control Program revised 9/18/24, showed an infection prevention and control program is established and maintained to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Review of the facility's P&P titledResident's Personal Property revised 8/25/21, showed the facility should protect the resident's rights to retain his/her personal belongings and preserve the resident's individuality and dignity. 1. During an initial tour on 7/24/24 at 0829 hours, there were two unlabeled bedpans and one unlabeled basin in Room A's restroom. Room A was occupied by Residents 5 and 6. 2. On 7/24/24 at 0905 hours, an observation was conducted in Room B. Resident 3 was in Room B with Residents 7, 8 and 9. There was an unlabeled basin touching the clean toilet paper seat dispenser. 3. On 7/24/24 at 1050 hours, an observation was conducted in Room C. Room C wasoccupied by Residents 4 and 10. There was anunlabeled urinal placed on top of the toilet tank. On 7/24/24 at 1130 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with the DON. The DON verified all the findings and stated all bedpans, basins, and urinals should be properly stored Page 1 of 2 055653 055653 07/24/2024 South Coast Post Acute 1030 W Warner Ave Santa Ana, CA 92707
F 0880 and labeled to avoid cross contamination. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some 055653 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 24, 2024 survey of SOUTH COAST POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of SOUTH COAST POST ACUTE on July 24, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SOUTH COAST POST ACUTE on July 24, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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