F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a resident centered
Care Plan for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) who had a diagnosis of left upper extremity
(LUE) deep vein thrombosis ([DVT] a blood clot in a deep vein). The facility failed to:
1. Implement Resident 1's Responsible Party (RP) 1 request to display signage over Resident 1 ' s bed
instructing nursing staff to avoid taking blood pressures in Resident 1's left upper extremity.
2. Ensure Resident 1's Care Plan included the location of Resident 1's DVT to include the LUE and specific
instructions on how to assess for complications of a DVT, which included assessment of the area to detect
pain, swelling, warmth, and discoloration in the affected extremity, as well as signs of pulmonary embolism
([PE] a serious condition where a blood clot or other substance obstructs an artery in the lungs, blocking
blood flow and oxygen delivery, which are usually caused by a DVT) such as difficulty breathing, cough,
and chest pain.
These failures had the potential for Resident 1 to suffer complications from a DVT due to the staff not being
aware or assessing Resident 1's DVT and placed Resident 1 at risk for PE, unnecessary hospitalizations,
and/or death.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1's admission Record (Face Sheet), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 1 was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] and with diagnoses including atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm),
acute embolism (an obstruction in a blood vessel due to a blood clot or other foreign matter that gets stuck)
and thrombosis of the left upper extremity deep veins
During a review of Resident 1's History and Physical (H&P) dated 3/20/2025, the H&P indicated Resident 1
had fluctuating capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a resident assessment tool), dated 3/24/2025,
the MDS indicated Resident 1's cognitive skills for daily decision making were severely impaired. The MDS
further indicated Resident 1 had active diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis ([DVT] a blood clot deep in a
vein) during the assessment period.
During a review of Resident 1's untitled Clinical Record (Care Plan section), Resident 1's Care Plans had
no interventions indicating to place signage over Resident 1 ' s bed instructing nursing staff to avoid taking
blood pressures in Resident 1's left upper extremity per RP 1's request nor had
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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
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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
055744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center
2750 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
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 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
interventions indicating the location of Resident 1's DVT to include the LUE and specific instructions on how
to assess for complications of a DVT, which included assessment of the area to detect pain, swelling,
warmth, and discoloration in the affected extremity, as well as signs of pulmonary embolism such as
difficulty breathing, cough, and chest pain.
During an interview on 4/18/2025 at 10 a.m., RP 1 stated upon Resident 1's admission to the facility, she
informed the nursing staff to place a sign over Resident 1's bed indicating not to take Resident 1's blood
pressure on her left arm. RP 1 stated during her last visit, she did not see a sign over Resident 1's bed. RP
1 stated she was afraid the nursing staff will accidently take Resident 1's blood pressure on her left arm
which could cause complications such as dislodging the clot. RP 1 stated she wanted the staff to respect
and implement her wishes to keep Resident 1 safe. RP 1 stated I feel ignored and disrespected, I am afraid
the staff will not properly assess Resident 1 for complications of a DVT.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 4/21/2025, at 12 p.m., with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN) 1, in Resident 1's room, there was no sign above Resident 1's head indicating not to take Resident
1's blood pressure on her left arm. LVN 1 stated she was not aware nor informed that Resident 1 had a left
arm DVT and of the RP 1's request to not take Resident 1's blood pressure on her left arm. LVN 1 stated
taking Resident 1's blood pressure on her left arm placed Resident 1 at risk for DVT complications which
include dislodgement of the clot and PE. LVN 1 stated if Resident 1 had an accurate Care Plan, she would
be able to better provide resident centered care and assessments.
During an interview on 4/21/2025 at 2:44. p.m., the MDS Nurse stated Resident 1's Care Plan did not
include the location of Resident 1's DVT nor had interventions to include placing a sign over Resident 1's
bed indicating not to take Resident 1's blood pressure on her left arm. The MDS nurse stated Resident 1's
Care Plan was very generic and did not provide enough information for the nursing staff to properly care for
and assess Resident 1. The MDS nurse stated Resident 1's RP request to place a sign over Resident 1's
bed should be honored and implemented.
During an interview on 4/21/2025 at 4:30 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated Resident 1's RP is part
of the care planning process, and her request should be implemented in Resident 1's care. The DON stated
failure to ensure Resident 1's Care Plan was accurate, complete, and resident centered, placed Resident 1
at risk for complications of a DVT which included PE. The DON stated Resident 1 did not receive
appropriate assessments which included assessing her arm for swelling, warmth, decreased pulses and
pain to her left upper arm due to the nursing staff not being aware of Resident 1's left upper arm DVT.
During a review of an online article titled, Ankle Brachial Index, from the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and
Continence Nursing (JWOCN), dated 2012, the article indicated applying compression with the blood
pressure cuff may dislodge clot.
https://web.as.uky.edu/biology/faculty/[NAME]/NSTA-2012-workshops/STEM%20cardio%20NSTA%20Workshop/ankle-bra
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Rights, revised 10/4/2016, the
P&P indicated the resident (resident representative) has the right to be informed of and participate in, your
treatment, including the right to participate in the development and implementation of your person-centered
plan of care.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning, revised
12/2023, the P&P indicated it is the policy of this facility that the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
055744
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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
055744
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center
2750 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
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 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
shall develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident that includes measurable
objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs that are
identified in the comprehensive assessment. The P&P further indicated the facility IDT includes but is not
limited to the following professionals, attending physician, or non-physician practitioner involved in
residents' care, registered nurse with responsibility for the resident, nurse aide with responsibility for the
resident, member of the food and nutrition services staff, to the extent practicable, resident and or Resident
representative, other appropriate staff or professionals as determined by the resident ' s needs or as
requested by the resident.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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