F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure consistent
implementation and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when staff members were not
wearing the N95 respirator (respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very
efficient filtration of airborne particles), or N95 respirator was worn improperly. Visitors were not aware of
the recommendation to use face mask when visiting their family members. These failures had the potential
to affect the health and safety of the residents and visitors due to exposure to respiratory illness.During an
observation on 08/08/25 at 2:30 p.m., in the facility's reception area, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1
and Housekeeper (HS) 1 were not wearing face masks. Receptionist 1 was in the reception area, and her
face mask was pulled down and tucked under her chin.During an interview on 08/08/25 at 2:35 p.m., with
the Administrator (ADM), ADM stated the Infection Preventionist (IP) was out on leave, and the Assistant
Director of Nursing was covering. ADM stated before going on leave, IP communicated with local public
health that there was a Covid-19 (infectious disease caused by Corona Virus with symptoms that can feel
like cold, flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 spreads when an infected person breathes out droplets and very
small particles that contain the virus. Other people can breathe in these droplets and particles, or these
droplets and particles can land on others' eyes, nose, or mouth. In some circumstances, these droplets may
contaminate the surfaces they touch. Anyone infected with Covid-19 can spread it, even if they do not have
any symptoms.) outbreak in the facility. During a concurrent observation and interview on 08/08/25 at 2:48
p.m., with Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist (ADON/IP), ADON/IP identified LVN 1, and
HS 1 were not wearing face masks, and Receptionist 1's face mask was pulled down and tucked under her
chin. During a concurrent observation and interview on 08/08/25 at 2:54 p.m., in the hallway with Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1, CNA 1 had a N95 respirator worn over a face mask. CNA 1's N95 respirator
was worn sideways with the two straps worn behind their ears. CNA 1 stated she needed to wear the N95
respirator for protection, but was unable to describe how to properly wear the N95 respirator. During a
concurrent observation and interview on 08/08/25 at 03:09 p.m., in the hallway with CNA 2, CNA 2 had an
N95 respirator worn over a face mask. CNA 2's N95 respirator double straps were worn close to the top of
her head. CNA 2 was not able to describe how to properly wear the N95 respirator, CNA 2 stated she
needed to wear N95 respirator for protection.During a concurrent observation and interview on 08/08/25 at
03:12 p.m., with Resident 1 and Responsible Party (RP) 1, RP 1 was pushing Resident 1's wheelchair and
were heading to Resident 1's room. RP 1 and Resident 1 were both not wearing face masks. RP 1 stated
when she entered the facility she was not offered or asked to wear a face mask.During a concurrent
observation and interview on 08/08/25 at 03:14 p.m., in the nursing station with Registered Nurse (RN) 1,
RN 1 was not wearing any face covering. RN 1 stated she had just started her shift and was looking for a
face mask. RN 1 states she doesn't know if she should be wearing a face mask before going on the
floor.During a concurrent observation and interview on 08/08/25 at 03:18 p.m., in Resident 2's
Residents Affected - Some
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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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
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Event ID:
055885
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
055885
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Drive Post Acute
2500 Country Drive
Fremont, CA 94536
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
room with Responsible Party (RP) 2 in the room. RP 2 was not wearing a face mask, and RP 2 stated he
was not offered or asked to wear a face mask when he entered the facility.During a concurrent observation
and interview on 08/08/25 at 05:16 p.m., with ADON/IP, ADON/IP stated N95 respirator should not be worn
over a face mask. ADON/IP stated that after putting on the N95 respirator, the staff had to do a seal check.
ADON/IP stated the licensed nurse should be wearing an N95 respirator before going to the floor.During an
interview on 08/08/25 at 05:31 p.m., with ADON/IP, ADON/IP stated that IP had mask guidelines from
county public health. ADON/IP stated that all licensed nurse and CNA would need to wear a N95 respirator.
Kitchen staff also needs to wear N95 respirator during food preparation. Housekeeping staff need to wear
face masks and change to N95 respirators when going to the resident's room in isolation. During a review
of the facility's policy and procedures (P&P) titled, Covid-19 Management, undated, the P&P indicated, 2.
Infection Prevention and Control a. Source control. II. Staff. ii. When Covid-19 hospitalization levels are high
or when in an outbreak, all staff should wear a surgical/procedure mask or higher (N95 respirator) for
source control when providing resident care, Working with a resident in-person, or in resident care areas in
the facility. III. Visitors i. Visitors are strongly recommended to wear a well-fitting mask when: the Covid-19
hospitalization levels are high. The facility is in an outbreak or visiting residents at high risk of illness
(immunocompromised).
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