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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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to implement the P&P for ensuring the reporting of a reasonable suspicion of a crime in accordance with section 1150B of the Act when the activity staff failed to immediately report to the Charge Nurse when witnessing Family Member 1 hitting Resident 1 on his head with her hand. This failure had the potential to delay the alleged abuse investigation and mandatory reporting requirements. Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Abuse Reporting and Prevention revised 8/2018 showed the staff should notify the Charge Nurse as soon as possible. If the Charge Nurse is notified, the Charge Nurse will immediately notify the Administrator (Abuse Coordinator) and Director of Nursing. Social Services notified and begin the interventions as indicated. On 6/17/24, CDPH, L&C Program received a report from the facility which showed Family Member 1 was witnessed pushing Resident 1's head with a playing chip and yelling at the resident on 6/16/24. Medical record review for Resident 1 was initiated on 6/18/24. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 1's MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident 1 had severe cognitive impairment. Review of Resident 1's H&P examination dated 5/23/24, showed Resident 1 had no capacity to understand and make decisions andhad severe dementia (general term for memory loss and mental changes that are severe enough to interfere with daily life). On 6/18/24 at 0839 hours, an observation and concurrent interview was conducted with Resident 1. Resident 1 was asked about the incident that happened in the activity room on 6/16/24. Resident 1 stated he could not remember. On 6/18/24 at 1439 hours, an interview was conducted with AA 1. When AA 1 was asked about the alleged abuse on 6/16/24, AA 1 stated they were playing loteria and she was passing around the playing card and chips. AA 1 stated while she was passing the playing card and chips, Resident 1 had an episode of confusion and grabbed a circle playing chip and tried to put it in his mouth. Family Member 1 aggressively yelled at Resident 1 and took the playing chip out of his hand. AA 1 stated while the playing chip was still on Family Member 1's hand, she pressed her hand on the left side of Resident 1's head and pushed it to the right. AA 1 further stated Resident 1 groaned in pain. AA 1 stated the (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 06/20/2024 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm incident happened in the activity room on 6/16/24 at 1430 hours. When AA 1 was asked if she reported the incident to a licensed nurse, AA 1 stated she notified the AD, but she was told to go to the social services staff for a formal report. AA 1 stated she reported the incident to the social services staff on 6/17/24 at 1230 hours. AA 1 stated she did not report it right away because she had 10 residents in the activity room at the time of the incident. Residents Affected - Few On 6/19/24 at 1337 hours, an interview was conducted with the Administrator. The Administrator stated she was notified on 6/17/24 at 1230 hours, about the incident between Resident 1 and Family Member 1 that had occurred on 6/16/24 at 1420 hours, approximately 22 hours after the alleged abuse incident. On 6/20/24 at 0810 hours, an interview was conducted with Resident 4. When Resident 4 was asked about the alleged abuse on 6/16/24, Resident 4 stated she saw a lady hit Resident 1's head with her hand. Resident 4 further stated the lady took the chip from Resident 1's hand and threw it on the table. On 6/20/24 at 1410 hours, a follow-up interview was conducted with the Administrator. The Administrator acknowledged the staff should have reported the abuse allegation immediately. The Administrator stated the staff were expected to report any incidents of abuse immediately. 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 20, 2024 survey of CHAPMAN CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CHAPMAN CARE CENTER on June 20, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CHAPMAN CARE CENTER on June 20, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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