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Inspection visit

Health inspection

WESTWOOD POST ACUTECMS #0557501 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.

F 0658 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure services provided met professional standards of practice when a licensed nurse (LN) did not ensure medications were taken for one of one sampled resident (Resident 1). For Resident 1 LN did not observe medications were taken after giving the medications to the Resident. This finding had the potential to compromise Resident 1's health and safety. Residents Affected - Few Review of Resident 1's Face Sheet (document that contains a summary of personal and demographic information), indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of unspecified fracture (break in a bone) of the upper end of the right humerus (upper end of the arm bone) and superior rim of the right pubis (bone that forms the front of the pelvis), wedge compression fracture of the third lumbar vertebra (bones located in the middle of the spine), Hyperlipidemia (elevated levels of fats in the blood), Hypertensive Heart Disease (changes in the heart as a result of chronic high blood pressure) and Unspecified Atrial Fibrillation (irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm). Review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, as assessment tool), dated 12/24/23, indicated Resident 1 had moderate cognitive impairment (problems with a person's ability to think, learn, remember, use judgement, and make decisions). Review of Resident 1's Physician Orders, dated 12/19/23, indicated to give the following a.m. meds: a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, pain medication) 500 mg (mg, a metric unit of measurement) 1 tablet every 8 hours for pain management; b. Amlodipine Besylate (used to treat high blood pressure) Oral Tablet 5 mg 1 tablet one time per day for HTN (HTN, hypertension [high blood pressure]); c. Atorvastatin Calcium (used to lower fats in the blood) Oral Tablet 40 mg 1 tablet one time per day for hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat in the blood); d. Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate (used to decrease the risk of stroke and blood clots) 1 capsule two times per day for Atrial Fibrillation (irregular heartbeat); e. Docusate Sodium (used to manage and treat constipation) 250 mg 1 capsule two times per day for constipation; f. Fluticasone-Salmeterol Inhalation Aerosol (used to prevent asthma attacks) 2230-21 2 puffs inhale two times per (continued on next page) 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: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 055750 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 055750 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Westwood Post Acute 1601 Petersen Avenue San Jose, CA 95129 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 0658 day for wheezing or shortness of breath; Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm g. Furosemide (used to treat high blood pressure) 20 mg 1 tablet two times per day for HTN; h. Hydralazine HCL (used to treat high blood pressure) 100 mg 1 tablet two times per day for HTN; Residents Affected - Few i. Metoprolol Tartrate (used to treat high blood pressure) 25 mg 1 tablet two times per day for HTN; j. Montelukast Sodium (used to treat chronic asthma) 20 mg 1 tablet one time per day for wheezing or shortness of breath; k. Polyethylene Glycol (used to manage and treat constipation) 3350 Powder 17 gram (gm, a metric unit of measurement) one time per day for bowel management; and, l. Sertraline HCL (used to manage and treat major depressive and panic disorder) 50 mg 1 tablet one time per day for depression. Review of Resident 1's Physician Orders, dated 1/4/24, indicated to give Celebrex (used to treat mild to moderate pain) 200 mg 1 capsule two times per day for pain management. Review of Resident 1's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for the period 1/1/24 through 1/31/24, indicated on 1/7/24 all a.m. meds were documented as given. During an interview on, 1/10/24 at 11:40 a.m., with the Case Manager (CM), the CM stated she was notified by Resident 1's family member (FM) medications were found at the resident's bedside. During an interview on, 1/10/24 at 12:19 p.m., with certified nursing assistant A (CNA A), CNA A stated when she went to provide ADL (activities of daily living) care for Resident 1 she saw the pills in a cup at the bedside. CNA stated she left the pills at Resident 1's bedside and she did not report it to anyone. CNA A stated she should have told the nurse. During an interview on, 1/10/24 at 1:00 p.m., with licensed vocational nurse B (LVN B), LVN B stated CNA A came to him that day at around 1:00 p.m. with a cup of pills that were left at Resident 1's bedside. LVN B stated he thinks they were Resident 1's morning pills. LVN B stated he discarded the pills in the drug buster (medication disposal system). LVN B stated while Resident 1 was in the process of taking her pills that morning he was called to attend to another resident. LVN B stated he did not see Resident 1 take her pills. LVN B acknowledged he documented on the MAR Resident 1 took her pills. LVN B stated he should make sure residents take their pills before going on to the next thing and he should have reported it to the physician and the director of nurses (DON). During an interview on 1/10/24 at 1:44 p.m., with the DON, the DON stated she learned about it from the case manager. The DON stated she spoke to LVN B who stated he gave the medications, and it was verified with the MAR. The DON stated licensed nurses should stay and observe residents take their pills after they are administered to ensure they are taken. During a telephone interview on 5/3/24 at 1:52 p.m., with the DON, the DON stated upon further investigation LVN B recalled he was called to attend to another resident and left Resident 1's room during the medication administration. The DON stated LVN B was re-educated on medication administration (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055750 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 055750 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Westwood Post Acute 1601 Petersen Avenue San Jose, CA 95129 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 0658 and observation to ensure medications are taken by residents. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the facility's revised April 2019 policy Administering Medications indicated, medications are administered within one hour (1) of their prescribed time . Residents Affected - Few Review of the facility's job description Licensed Nurse/Medication/Treatment Nurse indicated, notify .RN Nurse Supervisor of all drug .discrepancies noted on your shift . and review medication administration records for completeness of information . According to the Board of Registered Nursing Scopes of Practice in its 1973-74 session, amended Section 2725 of the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) indicated direct and indirect patient care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, rehabilitative regimen ordered by and within the scope of licensure of a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or clinical psychologist. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055750 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0658GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 29, 2024 survey of WESTWOOD POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of WESTWOOD POST ACUTE on April 29, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WESTWOOD POST ACUTE on April 29, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."

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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