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Inspection visit

Health inspection

CHAPMAN CARE CENTERCMS #0558161 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 0580 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to notify the physician and family member of an unwitnessed fall incident in a timely manner for one of two sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to not receive the appropriate care and services in a timely manner. Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Change of Condition dated 3/2021 showed it isthe facility's policy that any changes in the residents' conditions be thoroughly assessed and evaluated with the physician's notification for early clinical management to avoid unnecessary readmission to the acute care hospitals. Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 8/8/23. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 1's History and Physical examination dated 8/5/23, showed Resident 1 had the capacity to understand and make decisions. Review of the Resident 1's Care Plan dated 8/2/23, showed a care plan problem addressing high risk for falls with the interventions including to notify thephysician of any fall incidents. Review of Resident 1's Physician Order dated 8/2/23, showed to inject enoxaparin (blood thinner) prefilled syringe 40 mg/0.4 ml subcutaneously (inject to fatty tissue under the skin) every 24 hours. Review of the Resident 1's 72 Hours Neuro-check List showed the neuro check was initiated on 8/3/23 at 0245 hours, after Resident 1 had an unwitnessed fall. Review of the Nurses Notes dated 8/3/23, showed the following: - At 0315 hours, the continued neuro check was performed, and Resident 1 denied hitting his head. - At 0615 hours, the continued monitoring for unwitnessed fall was performed with 72 hours neuro check. - At 0700 hours, the family was notified and left a message for the on-call physician. (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 2 Event ID: 055816 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 055816 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Chapman Care Center 12232 Chapman Ave Garden Grove, CA 92840 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 0580 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some - At 0715 hours, Resident 1 complained of pain to the back of his neck. Resident 1 received enoxaparin and had a risk of bleeding; and 911 was called for further evaluation. On 8/8/23 at 1413 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 1. Resident 1 stated he remembered slipping from his bed to the fall mattress at night. However, Resident 1 was unable to provide a specific date and time for the occurrence. On 8/9/23 at 1114 hours, a telephone interview was conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 stated on 8/3/23 at 0245 hours, a CNA reported she found Resident 1 on floor. LVN 1 stated she thenassessed Resident 1 and started a neuro check (a neurological assessment of a patient's neurological functions, motor and sensory response and level of consciousness). LVN 1 stated Resident 1 told her that he did not hit his head. LVN 1 stated on 8/3/23 at 0715 hours, Resident 1 reported a neck pain. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 was receiving enoxaparin and had a risk of bleeding, so she called 911 and Resident 1 was then taken to the acute care hospital. When asked LVN 1 if she reported the incident to the physician and family member of Resident 1, she stated she was busy and not able to notify the physician immediately after the fall incident. LVN 1 stated she attempted to call the physician and left a voice message on 8/3/23 at 0530 hours, approximately three hours after Resident 1 was found on the floor. She stated she notified the family member on 8/3/23 at 0700 hours (around four hours after the fall incident). LVN 1 acknowledged she should have notified the physician and family member immediately after the fall incident. Further review of Resident 1's medical record failed to show Resident 1's physician and family member were notified of the fall incident until on 8/3/23 at 0700 hours (approximately fourhours after the fall incident). On 8/10/23 at 0930 hours, a concurrent interview and medicalrecord review was conducted with the ADON. The ADON verified the above findings and stated the fall incident was a change of condition for Resident 1. The ADON stated LVN 1 should have promptly notified thephysician and family member after the fall incident. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 055816 If continuation sheet 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 10, 2023 survey of CHAPMAN CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CHAPMAN CARE CENTER on August 10, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CHAPMAN CARE CENTER on August 10, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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